Library Manager Senior
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 12, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Library Manager Senior
Requisition Number
RE44860
Working Title
NDNP Project Manager
Department Name
88100:LIBRARIES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position may be required to lift boxes up to 50 pounds, work with older news print and microfilm, and sit for long periods viewing computer screens.
Shift
Monday–Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is actively seeking a project manager for the National Digital Newspaper Program at the University of Kentucky Libraries. Responsibilities for this role will include the oversight of the project; managing workflows, project statistics, and project documentation; quality assurance, communication and monitoring vendor progress; researching and writing title essays and presentation materials about the project; and serving as a key member of the UK NDNP Team.
Additionally, the NDNP project manager will be responsible for the 100,000-page deliverable data to the Library of Congress' Chronicling America national database of digitized historic newspapers; attending the annual NDNP meetings and networking with other NDNP awardee staff; providing project updates and statistics for granting agency reports; hiring and supervising student assistants where applicable.
This position is grant funded, with funding estimated for this position through the project end date of August 31, 2025
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Windows, Adobe Creative Suite apps, imaging apps, XML apps, NDNP DVV, workflow management apps (like Notion, Trello, etc)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree in Library Science with experience and/or training in project management, technological proficiencies, and digitization.
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Library Manager Senior
Requisition Number
RE44860
Working Title
NDNP Project Manager
Department Name
88100:LIBRARIES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position may be required to lift boxes up to 50 pounds, work with older news print and microfilm, and sit for long periods viewing computer screens.
Shift
Monday–Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is actively seeking a project manager for the National Digital Newspaper Program at the University of Kentucky Libraries. Responsibilities for this role will include the oversight of the project; managing workflows, project statistics, and project documentation; quality assurance, communication and monitoring vendor progress; researching and writing title essays and presentation materials about the project; and serving as a key member of the UK NDNP Team.
Additionally, the NDNP project manager will be responsible for the 100,000-page deliverable data to the Library of Congress' Chronicling America national database of digitized historic newspapers; attending the annual NDNP meetings and networking with other NDNP awardee staff; providing project updates and statistics for granting agency reports; hiring and supervising student assistants where applicable.
This position is grant funded, with funding estimated for this position through the project end date of August 31, 2025
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Windows, Adobe Creative Suite apps, imaging apps, XML apps, NDNP DVV, workflow management apps (like Notion, Trello, etc)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree in Library Science with experience and/or training in project management, technological proficiencies, and digitization.
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Why are you interested in this job? Please be specific.
(Open Ended Question) - * Briefly describe your experience with digital technologies.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have background with or knowledge of historic newspapers?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
