Project Coordinator

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee volunteer coordination across the state, work with the Digital Projects Manager, and support grant-related work while ensuring archival standards and digital imaging best practices. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience (or equivalent).

It also calls for the ability to travel statewide, manage resources, budgets, and deadlines, and to liaise with county officials during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience (or equivalent).
• Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate acquisition, training, and supervision of volunteers across the state.
• Assess technical needs with the Digital Projects Manager for grant-related work.

Skills

Volunteer supervision

Grant coordination

Budget management

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number: 998219

Functional Title: Project Coordinator

Position Type: Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass: EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt Permanent

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Through expertise in information services, the University Libraries foster the success and impact of the UNC Greensboro community by promoting learning, inspiring creativity, and enhancing research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. Goals: Serve as the information and learning hub for the campus by providing quality information services, technology, resources, and learning environments; Build, organize, preserve and make accessible print, electronic and unique collections that support the University's mission and programs; Partner with faculty to develop learning tools and instructional technologies so that information literacy and research skills are integrated into the curriculum.

Enhance the research mission of the University by collaborating with faculty to develop resources and create content; Create a safe and inclusive environment by strategically embracing and enhancing diversity throughout the University's constituencies, culture, curriculum, and outreach activities; Provide leadership on campus and beyond on scholarly communication issues by promoting open access and other new publishing models through programming and resource development; Engage with community partners to provide programs and resources that enhance the life of the University and community and build long‑term support for the Libraries.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Through expertise in information services, the University Libraries foster the success and impact of the UNC Greensboro community by promoting learning, inspiring creativity, and enhancing research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. Goals: Serve as the information and learning hub for the campus by providing quality information services, technology, resources, and learning environments; Build, organize, preserve and make accessible print, electronic and unique collections that support the University’s mission and programs; Partner with faculty to develop learning tools and instructional technologies so that information literacy and research skills are integrated into the curriculum. Enhance the research mission of the University by collaborating with faculty to develop resources and create content; Create a safe and inclusive environment by strategically embracing and enhancing diversity throughout the University’s constituencies, culture, curriculum, and outreach activities; Provide leadership on campus and beyond on scholarly communication issues by promoting open access and other new publishing models through programming and resource development; Engage with community partners to provide programs and resources that enhance the life of the University and community and build long‑term support for the Libraries.

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator's responsibilities include acquisition, assignment, training, and supervision of volunteers across the state. In coordination with Digital Projects Manager, assess technical needs to complete grant‑related work. Report to and work closely with Digital Technology Consultant to make sure that the scope and direction of each aspect of the project is on schedule, as well as other involved parties for support. Understanding of technology requirements for successful completion of grant requirements.

Understanding of archival standards for successful completion of grant requirements, including digital imaging and photography mechanics and best practices. Collection of and ability to understand and use data and resource availability in order to best approach meeting grant requirements (surveys and data collection, coordination and discussions with county representatives, etc.). Overnight travel across the state for on‑site visits/work as needed.

Ability to manage and assign/reassign resources on a county‑by‑county basis, based upon the unique needs of the location. In coordination with Digital Technology Consultant, Liaison to county officials and negotiate access to site locations. Responsibility for day‑to‑day work, reporting, documenting, budget, and deadlines in implementing grant requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience (or combination of relevant coursework and experience) in a library or archival digitization environment to include imaging and metadata creation.
• Valid North Carolina driver license

Recruitment Range: $47,000 - $49,650

Org #-Department: University Libraries - 11601

Job Open Date: 08/17/2026

Job Close Date: 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Time Limited

If time‑limited, please specify end date for appointment. Grant was awarded effective 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027. This position has potential of being renewed.

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Non‑Exempt