Collections Relocation Projects Coordinator

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is seeking a temporary, 1-year position in the Collection Management unit to move libraries' physical collections to the new Collections Facility and other campus locations. The role is onsite at Wilson Library with travel to East Bank, West Bank, St.

Paul, and off-campus locations. Work is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with supervisory responsibilities for student staff.

Qualifications

• College education can be substituted for library or research experience on a year-for-year basis up to three (3) years plus two years of relevant library experience and/or five (5) years of relevant library or research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
• Beginner-level proficiency in Gmail, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and equivalent Google Suite applications.
• Available to work in various campus library locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the pulling and physical processing of materials using lists; packing and shipping trucks.
• Proactively manage changes in project plans and timelines; devise contingency plans.
• Troubleshoot problems to resolution and communicate outcomes.
• Develop and deliver progress reports to appropriate staff.
• Prepare daily work, organize trucks, shipments, and project lists for student employees.
• Hire and train student employees; create and update staff training tools.
• Provide ongoing supervision by coaching and motivating project team members.
• Track student hours and provide data-informed staffing estimates.
• Coordinate and supervise student workflow in absence of supervisor.
• Communicate with staff across library locations regarding logistics for pulling and moving shipments.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Adaptability

Gmail/Office/Google Suite

Education

College education (substituted by library experience)

Tools

Gmail

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is seeking a temporary, 1-year position in the Collection Management unit to move libraries' physical collections to the new Collections Facility and other campus locations. The role is onsite at Wilson Library with travel to East Bank, West Bank, St.

Paul, and off-campus locations. Work is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with supervisory responsibilities for student staff.