Item 2.C-October 7, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
NEW
Current Title:
Position #(s): TBD
Current Range:
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Department: Savitt Medical Library (Reno)
College/Division: University Libraries
Account #(s): 1108-119-1901
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
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( x) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title: Coordinator, Outreach Technologies (Savitt)
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I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Terry Henner, Director of Savitt Medical Library
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Director/Chair/Dean
Kathy Ray, Dean of Libraries
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code: 3J
CUPA Code: CM5565
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 104
Job Class Code: 67130
Range: 2
Effective Date: 10/1/2011
Approved Title:
COORDINATOR, OUTREACH TECHNOLOGIES (SAVITT)
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Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Coordinator, Outreach Technologies (Savitt)
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Coordinator, Outreach Technologies, aids in the planning, development, and implementation of
technologically innovative services for the Savitt Medical Library, including expansion of the virtual
library environment, support for mobile applications, creation of online tutorials for self-directed
learning, fostering of mechanisms to increase knowledge sharing, communication, and collaboration
within the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) community. Working closely with library
faculty and staff, the position focuses on the discovery, assessment, and integration of new
approaches for the delivery of information resources and educational services. This position reports to
the Director of the Savitt Medical Library under the Dean of Libraries.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
25% - Library Website
 Develop, configure, customize, and maintain the Savitt Medical Library’s CampusGuides
online content management system
 Create and ensure functionality of mobile-ready versions of the library website
 Identify, select, annotate, and organize subject content relevant to specific health related
disciplines
 Maintain statistics and generate website usage reports
 Assist in conducting website usability studies
20% - Web 2.0 Technologies Environment
 Investigate and develop new Web 2.0 technologies including wikis, blogs, and other
mechanisms to promote the exchange of user-developed content, facilitate knowledge
sharing, and foster communication and collaboration among the UNSOM community and
Nevada healthcare providers
20% - Mobile Computing Applications
 Promote integration of mobile computing into medical education and clinical practice
 Discover, review, and provide support for medical apps and mobile computing devices
 Create online forums to support the exchange of knowledge among UNSOM researchers and
healthcare providers to promote effective selection and use of mobile medical and productivity
apps
20% - Online Learning Environment
 Create online tutorials and self-directed learning modules to support the teaching of
information management skills for school of medicine students, residents, and faculty
15% - Supervision
 Oversee and coordinate work activities of students assigned to technology development
projects
Position Description – Coordinator, Outreach Technologies (Savitt)
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom
The Coordinator, Outreach Technologies, works closely with the Director of Savitt Medical Library in
the development of content for websites, mobile apps, and other applicable technologies. This
position has latitude in the selection of appropriate technologies to deliver library content, instruction,
and services and in the design and presentation of information. The incumbent must work
independently, with initiative, and with oversight from the Director.
Impact
The work product of the Coordinator, Outreach Technologies is very visible to users – students,
faculty, and community -- of the Savitt Medical Library and its offsite services. Decisions and
performance have a direct impact on the student learning experience and indirectly on instruction.
Decisions impact the unit’s ability to provide quality programs and services, which in turn impact the
academic success of UNSOM.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Website design and construction
 Web 2.0 technologies
 Various technologies, tools and software to aid in the development of content and delivery
systems
o Content management systems, such as CampusGuides
o Curriculum management systems, such as WebCampus
o HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks
o Videocasting tools, such as Jing and Camtasia
o Tutorial creation tools, such as Adobe Captivate
o Enterprise Wiki software, such as Confluence
o Mobile Devices, especially Ipad tablets, Iphones, and Android phones
o Medical and health related software and apps for mobile devices
 Familiarity with medical disciplines, medical jargon and terminology
 Familiarity with clinician searching behavior and use of information in a health related
environment
Skills:
 Proficiency in use of a personal computer and relevant software applications
 Proficiency in software for web design and development, online tutorial creation, and Wiki
software for collaborative information sharing and communication
 Oral and written communication
 Attention to detail
 Organizational and problem solving skills
 Supervisory skills
 Time management and project oversight
 Creativity and innovation
Ability to:
 Interact effectively with faculty, staff and students at all levels of the organization
 Work independently and as a collaborative team member
Position Description – Coordinator, Outreach Technologies (Savitt)
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Manage resources effectively and efficiently
Research issues, analyze problems, and work consultatively to achieve appropriate solutions
Discover, review, and support apps and software appropriate to the educational, clinical, and
productivity needs of medical students, educators, and healthcare providers
Work independently
Train the UNSOM community in the use of software applications and to navigate wikis and
related collaborative Web 2.0 tools
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Library faculty and staff
UNSOM faculty and students
External
Vendors
Reason for Contact
To share information, participate in decision making, serve on
committees, collaborate on projects
To provide information and introduce users to software
applications that support Medical education; conduct usability
studies
Reason for Contact
To gather information about software and other products; test and
troubleshoot applications
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience using technologies to deliver
information, preferably in a medical environment
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None