[Rdap] Job: Data Services Manager

[Michael J. Giarlo]

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Digital Library Technologies (DLT), a unit within Information Technology 
Services at Penn State University, is seeking a Data Services Manager to 
lead the development of new data services to support teaching, research 
and outreach at Penn State.

The Data Services Manager will be responsible for the development of 
services to support data throughout its lifecycle, including long-term 
archival data storage, preservation, and management, the management of 
restricted data, and database hosting. The Data Services Manager will 
collaborate with diverse constituencies at Penn State (ITS, the IT 
Leadership Council, the University Libraries, and researchers/faculty) 
and with our peers nationally, to design, develop, and implement 
sustainable data services that meet existing and emerging needs.

This job will be filled as a level 3, or level 4, depending upon the 
successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. 
Typically requires a Master’s degree or higher plus four years of 
related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 
experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and 
competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful 
candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and experience with data 
management infrastructure, specifically storage and repository 
technologies, standards, and practices; maintain an awareness of 
emerging trends and developments in the data storage and repository 
domains; have knowledge of information management practices and 
principles such as metadata, data lifecycle, and digital preservation 
practices.

The Data Services Manager will be passionate about working hands-on with 
technology; have excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrate proven 
ability to lead complex and cross-organizational projects; provide 
outstanding customer service; and have excellent interpersonal 
communication and relationship-building skills.

Apply here: 
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#38716

-Mike