Department: Library Collections, Discovery & Digital Strategy
Classification: Analyst Programmer
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $56,472 - $104,772 per year
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

January 30, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit your resume and three references for consideration.

Department Summary

About the University:
The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body, as well as campus-wide efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive community. The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant year-round climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.

About the UO Libraries:
The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University of Oregon’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus and branches at UO Portland and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the UO Libraries offers many flexible service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research, learning, and publishing needs.
The UO Libraries’ mission is informing research and learning breakthroughs for Oregon. We strive to realize our vision of being a model for the enduring, positive impact that research libraries can have on their academic and civic communities. We do that with an unwavering commitment to our values. Learn more about the UO Libraries’ strategic design, our values, and our goals at library.uoregon.edu/strategy.

The University of Oregon Libraries are members of the BTAA, Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.

About the Application Development & Integration (ADI):
ADI manages the digital application infrastructure for UO Libraries and offers technology services that align with the libraries’ and university’s missions. These services include web-based application development, customization, management, maintenance, and support. ADI collaborates with library departments and units with high technology needs, applying web and application design principles to facilitate the discovery and delivery of collection information and knowledge.

Position Summary

The University of Oregon Libraries is seeking a talented and motivated Web Developer to join our Application Development & Integration (ADI) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the digital experience for the UO Libraries, ensuring that our web presence is not only functional but also engaging, accessible, and reflective of our commitment to innovation in research and education. As a key player in managing and enhancing the Libraries’ digital platforms, you will collaborate with diverse teams to create unified and user-friendly interfaces, lead critical web initiatives, and contribute to the broader UO Drupal and WA2C communities. If you are passionate about web development, user experience, and the potential to impact a large academic community, we invite you to apply and help us continue to elevate the digital landscape at UO Libraries.

Minimum Requirements

• This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, or an equivalent amount of training and applied experience.

Professional Competencies

• Experience using PHP, Python or similar language.
• Experience working in front-end web development technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience using source control such as Git.
• Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining Drupal sites.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization, and project management skills.
• Understanding of information architecture, content strategies, and taxonomy/ontology creation in large-scale research libraries.
• Experience working with user-centric design and responsive design principles.
• Experience working with current web accessibility standards that follows best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in front-end JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Vue, Angular, or similar.
• Proficiency in front-end design frameworks such as Bootstrap, Bulma, Tailwind CSS, or similar.
• Experience with library service and discovery platforms Alma and Primo.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Primo, DSpace, and LibGuides.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or similar.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.