The Colorado State Library, an office within the Colorado Department of Education, has an open position to lead the charge in technological areas related to our Experience Design, Drupal Front-End Website Development, Content Strategy, and more. The Digital Experience Consultant is part of the Networking and Resource Sharing team at the Colorado State Library. You would be responsible for crafting an integrated content strategy for our current and future web services. Your results will create important support for improving state-level services for library staff and anyone who uses a library. If you love and live for Drupal, enjoy planning web-based solutions, the nitty-gritty of web design, working with a smart, dedicated team and above all value leadership, innovation, and service to others, this could be for you. You’ll be able to use your expertise to shape current and future online services into something people want to use.
All offers of employment are conditional to a successful background and references check. Please be advised that the CDE may choose to contact work references other than those listed on your application. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This Senior Consultant position is exempt. Selected applicant is an employee at will. Direct deposit of paychecks is required. Smoking is not allowed in the State Office Building and is allowed only in designated areas outside the State Office Building. Selected applicant must comply with the Colorado State Board of Education’s Drug-Free Workplace policy. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Minimum two (2) years of experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. • Minimum two (2) years of experience with the use and/or administration of Drupal. • Proven ability to implement technological change. • Experience in content strategy and online workflow principles and practices. • Experience with user-centered website design principles. • Experience with web analytics, usability testing, website needs analysis, and other research. • Experience with digital image manipulation. • Strong background in customer service. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Proven experience with project management and juggling multiple demands. • Ability and willingness to travel. • Ability to pass a background check, which includes a motor vehicle records search. Preferred: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in library science or library/media, educational technology, or information science. • Experience with responsive web design and other mobile friendly design. • Basic understanding of PHP. • Experience in the use of APIs. • Knowledge of current educational technology and/or instructional design trends and tools. • Experience developing and delivering online and face-to-face instruction and training. • Experience with basic audio editing and basic digital video editing. • Ability to prioritize independently and identify when to seek input in setting priorities. • Professional library experience, including technology use, in a school, public, academic, or special library.
Contact CDE's HR Department at: hr@cde.state.co.us
Please email a completed Colorado Department of Education Employment Application, letter of interest, and resume to hr@cde.state.co.us. A confirmation will be sent out that HR has received your materials. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, please send an email to hr@cde.state.co.us. To obtain a Colorado Department of Education Employment Application, visit our website at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdemgmt/HR/jobs.htm All materials submitted should be current and specifically address the qualifications for this position. Hard copies of application materials and application materials sent via mail or fax will not be accepted. Applicant materials must be received by 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2013.