Digital Collections Project Manager at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 35152710
Category Library
Organization University Library
Department University Library Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $93,200 - $174,200
Date Posted March 14, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
Under the supervision of the Associate University Librarian for Content & Discovery, the Digital Collections Project Manager will work collaboratively with staff and departments across the library on a variety of projects related to digital collections, digital cultural heritage access, and digital preservation. Provides consulting services, leads and project manages digitization and digital collection workflows, and also works collaboratively on team-based digital initiatives. Works closely with the library cyberinfrastructure team on technology solutions. Advises and integrates born-digital and post custodial collections into DAMs and other digital collection workflows. Leads the Digitization Services Steering Committee collaborating closely with the Digitization Services Specialist, the Metadata Librarian, SCUA Curators and Archivists, library stakeholders, and the California Digital Library (CDL) support team. Administers and ensures interoperability and continuity across DAMS (ex. Nuxeo), discovery platforms (ex. Calisphere, JSTOR, Omeka, CDNC etc.), and preservation services (ex. Merritt).Please note that finalists may be asked to provide a short presentation to a few Library stakeholders on professional management activities.The full salary range for the Digital Collections Project Manager is $90,400 - $169,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $135,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in a related field. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience in Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage objects. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Requires effective communication and organization skills. |
| Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. |
| Requires ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. |
| Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. |
| Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. |
| Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. |
| Demonstrated advanced organization and project management skills. |
| Demonstrated effective writing skills. |
| Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques. |
| Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. |
| Knowledge of most aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery. |
| Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments. |
| Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview