Digital Projects Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Posted on Oct 4, 2024
Working Title Digital Projects Coordinator
Department University Libraries-0905
Requisition Number S_240999
Posting Open Date 10/02/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/08/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Digital Projects Coordinator leads the University Libraries efforts to coordinate, track, steward, document, and assess the various digital projects undertaken by the Digital Strategies department and the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities. The Digital Projects Coordinator develops processes for tracking projects across the department and monitors the status of all projects in the portfolio, and adapts project management best practices to the unique circumstances of the unit. This position will also co-create and manage documentation about projects; communicate with project teams about details, timelines, and responsibilities; and gather and provide information about projects to department leaders and other stakeholders. The goal of the Digital Projects Coordinator is effective stewardship of collaborative work, and the position will advocate for successful strategies for our organization. Given the cross-department portfolio of the position, the Digital Projects Coordinator reports to the Chair of Digital Strategies. The Assistant Directors of the department and other team members will also provide key support to the position.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of library, digital humanities, or related experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with common workplace software suite (such as Microsoft 365).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project management experience. Demonstrated skills in related technologies, such as data/metadata standards, data visualization and analysis, and project management-related software.
  • Experience communicating about technology to a non-technical audience, either formally or informally.
  • Subject familiarity with and demonstrated interest in libraries and/or the humanities.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $46,000/year minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Andy Jewell – Chair, Digital Strategies
ajewell2@unl.edu
402-472-5266
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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