Data Manager

The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), established in 2003, is the preeminent international research center for the study of critical contemporary antisemitism. The mission of ISGAP is to develop and legitimize critical contemporary antisemitism studies within academia, so as to develop curriculum, education, public discourse, and policy in regard to the study of contemporary antisemitism.

Historically, antisemitism has often found fertile ground within academia, where it is currently growing exponentially. Since higher education is the most important institution in society and shapes public discourse and policy, ISGAP, though high caliber research, maps and decodes processes of contemporary global antisemitism, including the demonization of Jewish peoplehood and Israel.

Preferred Location:

This position is remote, though applicants based in Cambridge, England, UK or Tel Aviv, Israel are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Website Maintenance & Content Management

Regularly update website content, images, and other digital assets to ensure the website remains current, functional, and user-friendly.
Upload, format, organize, and manage new website content, including articles, announcements, and product or program updates.
Apply SEO best practices, including keyword optimization, metadata, tagging, and related content strategies, to improve search engine visibility and discoverability.
Monitor website traffic, conversions, user behavior, and other performance metrics.
Prepare regular website performance reports and provide recommendations for improving content, engagement, usability, and search visibility.
Maintain consistent content structure, formatting, metadata, and organizational standards across the website.

2. Digital Research Center

Review and revise video metadata and fields on the organization’s YouTube channel in accordance with ISGAP metadata standards.
Organize videos from remaining series, including Seminars, Summer Institute, and other collections, into individual public playlists.
Build upon the existing top-level taxonomy and develop appropriate sub-level terms to improve search, organization, and content discoverability.
Finalize search filters and ensure they effectively support users in locating relevant materials within the Digital Research Center.
Collaborate with the Webmaster to develop and implement the Digital Research Center, beginning with the landing page, catalog/retrieval list, and individual item pages.
Develop and maintain consistent metadata, taxonomy, and content organization practices throughout the DRC.
Create the DRC “Support” page after the design, formatting, and information architecture have been established.
3. Collaboration

Work closely with the Webmaster on website maintenance, troubleshooting, and development of new digital functionality.
Collaborate with relevant staff and stakeholders to ensure digital content and metadata accurately reflect organizational priorities and standards.
Communicate recommendations regarding website performance, content organization, search functionality, and user experience.

Key Qualifications:

Required:

Relevant degree in information management, library science, communications, information technology, digital humanities, marketing, or a related field preferred.
Experience with website content management systems and digital content administration.
Familiarity with SEO principles, website analytics, metadata, taxonomy, and information architecture.
Experience organizing and managing digital content, including video and multimedia resources.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent data and metadata standards.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with web, research, and administrative staff.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with YouTube content and playlist management.
Familiarity with web analytics and reporting tools.
Understanding of search functionality, faceted search, taxonomies, and digital catalogs.
Experience working with digital archives, research databases, or digital repositories.
Familiarity with HTML/CSS and common website administration tools is a plus.
Experience working with metadata standards and controlled vocabularies is preferred.

Core Competencies:

Data and Content Management: Maintains accurate, organized, and accessible digital information.
Digital Research and Organization: Applies metadata, taxonomy, and information architecture principles to improve discoverability.
Technical Coordination: Works effectively with the Webmaster to resolve issues and implement digital improvements.
SEO and Analytics: Uses search optimization and website performance data to inform content and usability decisions.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency across digital content and metadata.
User-Centered Communication: Presents technical information in clear, accessible language.
Project Management: Manages multiple digital content and development priorities while meeting deadlines.