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Information Architect
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (T. Smith)
Thu Jun 27 19:12:54 2002
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:28:52 -0400
From: "T. Smith" <j.banks@FORDFOUND.ORG>
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
320 EAST 43RD STREET, DEPT. 577
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
INFORMATION ARCHITECT
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
INFORMATION SERVICES
The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that serves as
a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals
are to: Strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice;
promote international cooperation; advance human achievement. This has
been our purpose for almost half a century.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for gathering and documenting users’ content requirements, and
translating them into system requirements; developing and maintaining
content architectures and interfaces to facilitate information access and
delivery.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or related area. Broad
knowledge of digital technologies, metadata standards, relational database
management systems. Significant web design/development experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Cataloging/indexing/classification experience. Programming skills in
Java, VB or other object oriented languages. Substantial knowledge of
Microsoft/Intel platform and XML.
Hiring Guidelines: $52,400 - $62,500
To apply for employment, please send resume and cover letter including
salary information to
Ms. T. Smith at the above address OR e-mail resumes@fordfound.org OR Fax
to (212) 351-3644.
Excellent benefits include Foundation-paid comprehensive medical and
dental insurance, retirement plan, generous vacation, and tuition
reimbursement.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental
principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional
opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status,
citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected
characteristic as established under law.
