Contract WebJunction Project Coordinator

OCLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

OCLC seeks a part-time, remote Project Coordinator to manage two grant-funded WebJunction projects for 18 months, coordinating schedules, deliverables, and training development. The role requires collaboration with partners, researchers, and contractors, with one in-person Seattle meeting each month.

Candidates should have at least three years of project coordination experience, strong written and verbal communication, and adeptness with virtual collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in project coordination/management.
• Experience planning/coordinating multi-year, outcomes-based projects that adapt to changing conditions.
• Understanding of building relationships with adult learners in all-virtual environments.
• Excellent written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse individuals and build trust.
• Self-directed, initiates action, makes well-reasoned recommendations to leadership, executes decisions, solves problems.
• Strong video-conferencing facilitation skills for geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google content creation/management systems and related communication technologies.
• Experience working with libraries (desired).
• Experience with competencies, credentials, and/or online learning (desired).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the schedule and activities of two WebJunction projects: Competencies and Credentials for Public Libraries, and Beyond ABLE: Foundational Continuing Education for Public Library Staff projects.
• Manage project planning and tracking documents; set up meeting agendas and capture action items and decisions.
• Support project managers in defining priorities and turning high-level plans into concrete deliverables with dependencies and timelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate among project team members, advisors, contractors, evaluators, subject matter experts, and participants.
• Support research, design, and writing of publications and instructional content and experiences.
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics for conference presentations.
• Coordinate with internal communications to promote projects and deliverables externally.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Video conferencing

Initiative/Self-direction

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft suite

Google tools/content creation

Job description

You Have a Life. We Like That About You.

At OCLC, we believe you'll do the best work of your life when you're living the best life possible.

We work hard to build the technology that connects thousands of today's libraries. But we also work hard to make a job at OCLC a meaningful part of a balanced life- not a substitute for one.

The Job Details Are As Follows

This temporary, part-time role (up to 20 hours per week) will coordinate two grant-funded WebJunction projects for 18 months from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension. The coordinator will manage deliverables and schedules across both projects, support the development of online training, communicate with project partners and contractors, organize and facilitate meetings, and assist with research and technical writing.

This role is remote, with one in-person project meeting each month in Seattle, Washington. Candidates must be able to attend these meetings in person, and travel expenses are not reimbursed, so candidates based in or near Seattle are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the schedule and activities of two WebJunction projects: Competencies and Credentials for Public Libraries, and Beyond ABLE: Foundational Continuing Education for Public Library Staff projects.
• Manage project planning and tracking documentation. Set up and prepare meeting agendas and take notes to capture action items and decisions.
• Support project managers in defining priorities and turning high-level plans into concrete deliverables with identified dependencies and documented action steps. Help to ensure appropriate timelines are defined and met, and that future project needs are anticipated while executing current priorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate among project team members, advisors, contractors, evaluators, and subject matter experts, and participants
• Support research, design, and writing of publicationsand instructional content and experiences.
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics for conference presentations.
• Coordinate with the internal communications team to promote the projects and its deliverables externally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in project coordination or management.
• Experience planning and coordinating highly collaborative multi-year outcomes-based projects that continuously adapt to emerging conditions and evidence.
• Understanding of best practices for building relationships and engaging with adult learners in an all-virtual environment.
• Excellent written, organizational, and communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide variety of individuals to establish and maintain trust and rapport.
• Self-directed, initiates action, and is able to make well-reasoned recommendations to leaders, execute decisions, and solve problems.
• Excellent video-conferencing facilitation skills and experience with supporting geographically dispersed project teams.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google content creation and management systems, and knowledge of communications technologies.
• Experience working with libraries (desired).
• Experience with competencies, credentials, and/or online learning (desired)

Working Conditions:

This is a remote position. Occasional travel may be required for in-person project meetings estimated at one trip per month. The coordinator will need a reliable internet connection and a workspace suitable for frequent video meetings.

ADA/EAA:

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Compensation

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hour

The pay range listed reflects the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as work location, education, experience, skills, and certifications. Final compensation decisions also consider internal pay equity and market data. Our pay criteria are gender-neutral and applied consistently.

Hiring Manager

Andrew Harbison

Supervisory Organization

WebJunction