<div dir="ltr"><div>Please disseminate as you see fit!<br></div><div><br></div><div>Find below a posting and link to a part-time <a href="http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/512847/data-mgmt-consultant" target="_blank">Data Management Consultant position here at Virginia Tech</a>. The chosen candidate will work with us here to support Virginia Tech researchers in their data management planning, archiving/sharing of research datasets, and improving our consulting and archiving processes.<br></div><div><br></div><div>This should be a great position for a) folks new to the field of research data services looking to gain experience, b) folks in research data services looking for part-time work, or c) both a) and b)!</div><div><br></div><div>Remote work is an option. Happy to answer questions about the position as I can (or I will route them to our HR rep).<br></div><div><br></div><div>-Jon<br></div><div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="2" face="arial" color="#000000">Jonathan Petters Ph.D.<br>Data Management Consultant and Curation Services Coordinator<br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="2" face="arial" color="#000000">Data Services, University Libraries<br>Virginia Tech<br>(540) 232-8682<br><a href="https://lib.vt.edu/research-teaching/data-services.html" target="_blank">https://lib.vt.edu/research-teaching/data-services.html</a><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="2" face="arial" color="#000000">ORCID: 0000-0002-0853-5814<br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="2" face="arial" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="2" face="arial" color="#000000"><a href="http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/512847/data-mgmt-consultant" target="_blank">Link to the job posting</a><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="2" face="arial" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><h2>Data Mgmt Consultant</h2>
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<b>Job no:</b> <span>512847</span><br>
<b>Work type:</b> <span>Hourly Wage/Part-Time</span><br>
<b>Senior management:</b> Dean of Libraries<br>
<b>Department:</b> Library<br>
<b>Location:</b> <span>Blacksburg Area</span><br>
<b>Categories:</b> <span>Library</span><br>
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<p><b>Job Description</b></p>
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<p>Under the direction of the Data Management and Curation Services
Coordinator, the Data Management Consultant will provide consultative
support to Virginia Tech researchers including evaluation of data
planning needs, assessing options for sharing data, tailoring
recommendations to specific granting agency or publisher requirements,
and editing data management plans. They will be responsible for triaging
and routing other research data management inquires and support
requests to appropriate personnel within Data Services, managing short
and long-term communications and relationships with researchers, PIs,
and students, and developing guidance on data management best practices.</p>
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<p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
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<p>− Bachelor's degree<br>− Demonstrated experience in service provision/working with clients<br>− Coursework or experience using data in an academic research setting<br>− Demonstrated experience in working in a collaborative team-based environment</p>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
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<p>- Masters Degree<br>- Demonstrated experience conducting scholarly or
scientific research using data, either on a personal project or on a
funded project. Must be able to talk about depth of involvement in the
project, details about methods/code used, and analysis metrics. <br>- Experience in research data curation and data publication<br>- Experience in data management planning and writing/reviewing of data management plans for funding proposals<br>- Experience in assessment related to program performance<br>- Experience in program planning and development</p>
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<p><b>Salary Information</b></p>
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<p>$16.50 dependent on qualifications and expertise</p>
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<p><b>Review Date</b></p>
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<p>2/25/2020</p>
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<p><b>Additional Information</b></p>
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<p>Average of 30 hours per week; between the hours or M-F 8am-5pm. These
are include summer and school break hours. This position has the
possibility for remote work.</p>
<p>The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check</p>
<p>The members of the University Libraries at Virginia Tech strive
individually and collectively to create, sustain, and share inclusive
ways of knowing in conscientious community with each other and all the
people we serve in every space we shape. In keeping with our <a href="https://lib.vt.edu/content/dam/lib_vt_edu/about/Aspirational_Identity_Aug2019.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aspirational Identity</a> and the <a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Initiatives/vtpoc0.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virginia Tech Principles of Community</a>, the University Libraries commit to build and maintain enduring climates of mutual care, respect, and responsibility.</p>
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<p><b>About Virginia Tech</b></p>
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<p>Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to
teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of
Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim
(that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in
the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates
who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are
fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion,
and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of
its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates
to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.</p>
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<p>Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion,
sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against
employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their
compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on
any other basis protected by law.</p>
<p>If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department.</p>
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<b>Advertised:</b> <span>February 10, 2020 </span><br>
<b>Applications close:</b> <span>Open until filled</span>
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