<p>Description</p> <p>ASHA's wide-ranging programs and services require strong content categorization and metadata practices to support effective, efficient planning and dissemination. The Taxonomist/Ontologist develops and maintains categorization systems for use across the organization to make content more discoverable, useful, and impactful. Through collaboration with content and product teams, subject matter experts, data analysts, and semantic engineering staff, the Taxonomist/Ontologist leverages structured data principles to help deliver greater value for ASHA members and other users of its resources.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata schemas to support content categorization, organization, and retrieval needs across ASHA's content systems. </li><li>Ensure content is accurately classified and easily discoverable by applying taxonomies and metadata consistently across platforms, in collaboration with content producers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. Identify and implement improvements through regular audits and analysis. Establish taxonomy governance practices and lead taxonomy versioning work as categorization needs evolve. </li><li>Administer the taxonomy and ontology management system (TOMS) to leverage its utility and effectiveness as a central repository of tagging information and autotagging functionality supporting content needs across the enterprise. </li><li>Improve content discoverability and cross-promotion by aligning categorization systems with user search behavior and content navigation patterns, in partnership with content and digital product teams. </li><li>Support data-driven decision-making by ensuring taxonomy and ontology structures are optimized for content utilization analysis, in collaboration with data analysts and semantic engineering staff. </li><li>Ensure systems effectively support taxonomy, ontology, and metadata functionality by integrating these needs into new and existing platform capabilities in partnership with business analysts and project teams. </li><li>Provide training and support to staff on the use of taxonomies and metadata standards. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Knowledge Typically Acquired Through</p> <ul> <li>5-7 years of experience in taxonomy and ontology development, maintenance, and use in online content environments </li><li>application of taxonomy and ontology concepts to address business and content strategy needs </li><li>active collaboration on cross-functional teams including content creators and producers, content and digital product managers, data scientists, and engineers </li><li>hands-on experience with use of taxonomies in content and digital asset management systems, as well as with application of taxonomy and metadata to unstructured content </li><li>formal education or training in information science, library science, and semantic technologies for knowledge management </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency with SKOS-based taxonomy and ontology management systems (e.g., PoolParty) and associated querying languages </li><li>Experience with knowledge graph applications </li><li>Detailed knowledge of search and retrieval best practices </li><li>Demonstrated skill in training /orienting subject matter experts on the role of taxonomies and metadata in delivering value </li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and achieve consensus </li><li>Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines </li></ul> <p>Apply Now</p> <p>How to Apply: Click the teal "Apply Now" button on this page, which will take you to the job listing in our application system, UltiPro. Click the blue "Apply now" button. You will be prompted to create a new account in UltiPro. (If you already have an UltiPro account, click "Sign In.")</p> <p>Fill out the application, remembering to upload your resume and any other relevant documents. After submitting your application, you can monitor your application's status under the "Applications" section of the "My Presence" page.</p> <p>Download or print [PDF] the employment application.</p> <p>EOE/minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.</p>