Content Management Specialist
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached
resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full-time
work experience. Familiarity with cataloging/metadata practices and standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Professional experience in an
academic library. Familiarity with processing and cataloging music materials
and/or other library materials in a variety of formats. Experience with
public-facing service, including service desk coverage or reference and
research support. Familiarity with library technologies, including library
management systems and discovery platforms. Exposure to special formats in
academic library collections such as archival materials. Experience with common
productivity tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations,
electronic communication, and applications such as Microsoft Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Workspace. Familiarity with artificial
intelligence (AI) tools and their potential applications in libraries,
archives, or information access.
Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Content Management, the Content Management
Specialist will work within the Content Services division of Stony Brook
University Libraries to support access to library resources and provide
reference and research support services to library patrons. Primary
responsibilities include cataloging and describing music materials, staffing
the service desk at the Music Library, and contributing to content management
projects.
The successful incumbent will have:
- Experience with public service
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of cataloging/metadata standards and practices
- Computer skills, including proficiency with Google apps, Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Duties include:
- Support access to Music Library materials through cataloging, resource description and digital file retrieval.
- Provide service desk coverage at the Music Library, including reference and research support.
- Support access to library resources through cataloging and resource description in our library management system (Alma/Primo). Priority projects will be assigned based on library needs.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives such as data quality, remediation, and assessment projects.
- Maintain technical competency and skills through professional development opportunities.
- Participate in department and University-wide committees, events, and professional organizations.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission
About the Libraries:
The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s
mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning
ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship,
and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of
resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and
actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through
teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic
priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key
components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research
library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional
and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here:
https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=1314005&p=10274908
The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s
commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our
spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training,
and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and
celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage,
self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to
apply.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the
overtime provisions of the FLSA.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
In addition to the employee’s base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000
UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position
based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are
designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if
classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an
emergency.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
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Job Number: 2600378
Official Job Title: Instructional Support Technician
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Libraries
Schedule: Full-time
Shift : Day Shift – Shift Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Posting Start Date: Feb 17, 2026
Posting End Date: Mar 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $60,013
Appointment Type: Temporary
Salary Grade: SL3
SBU Area: Stony Brook University
