What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Coordinator or Consultant position at Agnes Scott College?
Office: Equity and Inclusion
Reports to: Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Work Period: 12-month - renewable up to 36 months - Grant Funded
Hours: Part-time or Consultant - $30/hr for up to 19 hours/week
Overtime: Exempt
Job Grade: n/a
General Summary:
The Digital Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Transformed Future Projects as described in the Mellon Foundation grant application. The main responsibilities of this person include data gathering and analysis, story collecting, programming, and cartography. Working with community collaborators and contributors, the project aims to collect stories of Decatur's residents and add layers of Decatur history-- Native stories, colonialism stories, white settler/agriculture stories, stories of enslavement, Reconstruction, freedom stories, and modern stories of the challenges of inclusion (economic inclusion, cultural diversity) to a Decatur map.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serves as coordinator for the Transformed Future Project.
- Create and train a small group of student researchers in basic digital mapping
- Analyzes spatial data through the use of mapping software
- Supports various programs in the Decatur community, including those coordinated with the 200th anniversary of the City of Decatur.
- In collaboration with the college's local partners, coordinates and supports the collection of 200 oral stories of 10 minutes each by Decatur's 200th birthday in 2023
REQUIREMENTS
Education: BS or BA required in related field of study.
Experience: Experience working with diverse groups of community members/groups of all backgrounds and identities. Experience working with archives and gathering in-person information. Experience in digital cartography.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Outstanding quantitative skill set
- Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
- Analytical mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office-based applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and electronic databases and calendars.
- Familiarity with an academic environment or town/gown/community relations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Itermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office setting.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.
EEO
Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Health & Safety Measures
All persons hired by Agnes Scott College must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment unless they have been granted an exemption based upon a medical or religious reason.
Salary : $30 - $0
