Collections Moves Project Lead (Temp)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Professional training

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks a full-time temporary staff member to support a year-long project transferring Library collections to the new Collections Facility and other campus locations. The role is onsite at Wilson Library with travel across campus.

You will supervise student staff, coordinate shipments, track hours, and support move-planning while ensuring safety with fragile materials. Strong collaboration with library staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pulling and processing of materials using lists.
• Proactively manage changes in project plans and timelines.
• Troubleshoot problems to resolution and communicate outcomes.
• Prepare daily work for student staff and supervise hours.
• Coordinate logistics for shipments and travel between campus libraries.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Fragile materials handling

Gmail proficiency

Office suite

Physical stamina

Weight bearing tasks

Education

College education substituted for library or research experience (3 years + 2 years library exp or 5 years library exp)

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks a full-time temporary staff member to support a year-long project transferring Library collections to the new Collections Facility and other campus locations. The role is onsite at Wilson Library with travel across campus.

You will supervise student staff, coordinate shipments, track hours, and support move-planning while ensuring safety with fragile materials. Strong collaboration with library staff is essential.