Media Collections Manager: Acquisition & Processing Lead

Urban Future Lab; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager Media Collections at New York University oversees the AFC media collections lifecycle from acquisitions to processing and ensures ongoing maintenance. Reporting to the Head of the AFC, the role directs workflows for acquisitions, materials processing, and preservation to support a robust media program for campus users.

You will supervise union staff and student employees, collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external stakeholders to advance media collection projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in library or related field required.
• 2+ years related library/media experience with staff supervision.
• Master's degree in film, music, or related discipline preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the AFC media collections lifecycle from acquisitions to processing and maintenance.
• Supervise union staff and student employees on projects and workflows.
• Develop and implement division-wide media collection projects and goals.
• Coordinate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation and external stakeholders.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet

Database

Online catalogs

Job description

The Manager Media Collections at New York University oversees the AFC media collections lifecycle from acquisitions to processing and ensures ongoing maintenance. Reporting to the Head of the AFC, the role directs workflows for acquisitions, materials processing, and preservation to support a robust media program for campus users.

You will supervise union staff and student employees, collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external stakeholders to advance media collection projects and