Media Collections Manager – Acquisitions & Processing

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Avery Fisher Center seeks a Manager of Media Collections to oversee the lifecycle of AFC media resources, from acquisitions through processing and ongoing maintenance. You will guide workflows and supervise staff and student workers across projects and regular tasks.

You will collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external partners, ensuring accurate metadata, efficient operations, and responsive service to users and departments across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years related library or media center experience, including staff supervision.
• Experience with public services, collection development and processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions, processing, and maintenance of media collections.
• Manage workflows and supervise staff and student employees.
• Coordinate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Diversity engagement

Resource collaboration

Research resources familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MARC format

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

New York University’s Avery Fisher Center seeks a Manager of Media Collections to oversee the lifecycle of AFC media resources, from acquisitions through processing and ongoing maintenance. You will guide workflows and supervise staff and student workers across projects and regular tasks.

You will collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external partners, ensuring accurate metadata, efficient operations, and responsive service to users and departments across the university.