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About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Works in collaboration with the Data Services unit to develop and deliver forward-thinking, measurable, campus-aligned programming, resources, and services to support researchers throughout the data lifecycle; develop educational and outreach programming and support for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty; and coordinate project support for data-intensive research. Assists University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers and scholars in meeting the data management and sharing requirements of funding agencies and publishers.

Essential Functions

1. Delivers data services including writing data management plans, providing research impact training, providing data visualization expertise, developing guides, and teaching workshops.
2. Provides consultations with researchers and research groups in partnership with liaison librarians on research data management planning, research impact, and other related topics.
3. In collaboration with data services staff, designs and implements a sustainable framework to advance data services.
4. Participates in developing vision and direction for the Libraries’ Data Services including strengthening and promoting existing services and developing new services across all disciplines.
5. Keeps apprised of key issues, trends, tools, technologies, resources, and methodologies for computationally centered, data-driven research.
6. In collaboration with data services staff and other staff in the division, develops information policies, services, and infrastructure informed by legal, regulatory, and federal requirements.
7. In collaboration with library colleagues, coordinates and manages requests for the compilation of research impact and measurement output.
8. Partners with UMass Amherst’s Office of Research & Engagement, Research Administrators Advisory Board, Information Technology, and other relevant campus units on data management initiatives.
9. Serves on internal committees as assigned and may be asked to represent the Libraries on campus committees.
10. Participates in professional development and continuing education activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduate degree in librarianship (from a program accredited by the American Library Association) or related field, or combination of an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and experience in libraries, archives, museums, or similar institutions.
2. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in libraries, archives, museums, or similar academic settings.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of data management, data curation, and preservation principles and practices.
4. Familiarity with data sources such as ICPSR, Mergent, Roper, Social Explorer, World Development Indicators, etc.
5. Demonstrated knowledge providing specialized data services in at least one of the following areas: Data visualization, Bibliometrics and research impact, Data science and statistics, or Data curation.
6. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-directed, problem-solve, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, service excellence, innovation, and creativity.
7. Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Background that demonstrates proficiency with tools for working with data such as scripting languages or statistical solutions.
2. Experience with data visualization software.
3. Successful experience on cross-departmental teams to accomplish projects and initiatives.
4. Experience teaching quantitative and/or qualitative software for working with data.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.