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Job Overview
The Visualization and Learning Space Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and facilitating the use of technology-rich spaces within Lauinger Library, including the state-of-the-art visualization wall located within the Visualization and Learning Lab in the Pierce Reading Room. This role combines technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving to support teaching, research, and public engagement activities for the Library’s high-tech spaces. The Visualization and Learning Space Coordinator collaborates with Library staff to maintain, provide support for, and enhance the use of Library spaces and services with emerging technology. This position is responsible for providing support through specialized consultations and training, and will collaborate with Library staff and work closely with Georgetown faculty members and students to incorporate digital scholarship and data visualization methods into teaching and research conducted within the Library.
Work Interactions
The Visualization and Learning Space Coordinator is within the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department, and reports to the IT Support Manager. Alongside the IT Support Specialist, works under the Manager’s supervision to support technology-rich computing and media labs throughout the Library. This position works closely with all members of the Digital Scholarship Services Unit to support the effective use of technology for data analysis and visualization and digital media production, and other emerging learning and research modalities in specialized Library spaces. This position collaborates with staff in other Library public services and instructional units including Outreach and Engagement, Research Services, Access Services, and the Booth Family Center for Special Collections to support the use of Library technology spaces. The Visualization and Learning Space Coordinator works with all members of the Georgetown community to facilitate scholarly and creative use of the Library’s visualization wall and other high-tech spaces.
Requirements and Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., information technology, computer science, data science, or digital media production), or a bachelor’s degree plus at least 0-2 years of experience in a relevant field
Demonstrated experience managing technology spaces, services, and/or programs, preferably in a higher education environment
Strong technical skills in data visualization, graphic design, multimedia content creation, web design, and digital storytelling
Ability to meaningfully contribute to complex projects and collaborate with diverse teams and constituencies, including: faculty, academic staff, graduate teaching assistants, librarians, technologists, and instructional designers
Knowledge of technology trends and their application in an academic setting, including generative AI and other emerging technologies
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing technological environments
Proficiency in diagnosing computer hardware and software problems and addressing the issues until they are successfully resolved
A flexible, open-minded approach towards evolving responsibilities and duties
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, student, and staff population
Ability to effectively communicate with users of varying technical skill levels, from novice to expert
Ability to lift and move 20+lbs of computer and other technology equipment
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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