NDNP Digitization Project Lead & Assistant Professor

Code4lib; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks an NDNP Project Manager to oversee daily operations and workflow within a university Special Collections unit. The role involves supervising student assistants and coordinating the work of other staff contributing to the NDNP project.

The position requires coordinating digitization outsourcing, overseeing QC procedures with specialized software, and developing regular progress reports for the Project Director.

Qualifications

• Strong managerial and project-management experience.
• Supervisory experience of student assistants or staff.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and best practices for digitization/microfilm projects.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow within the NDNP project.
• Supervise student assistants and coordinate staff contributions to the project.
• Coordinate digitization outsourcing and manage QC procedures.
• Develop regular progress reports for the Project Director.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Metadata standards

Communication skills

Digitization/outsourcing coordination

Education

MLS/MLIS preferred

Tools

Specialized QC software

Job description

Code4lib in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks an NDNP Project Manager to oversee daily operations and workflow within a university Special Collections unit. The role involves supervising student assistants and coordinating the work of other staff contributing to the NDNP project.

The position requires coordinating digitization outsourcing, overseeing QC procedures with specialized software, and developing regular progress reports for the Project Director.