Outreach Coordinator (UL489)

Minitex (https://minitex.umn.edu/) is a state-funded library organization located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Our mission is to strengthen libraries, cultural institutions, and the communities they serve. We connect libraries and individuals with information, ideas, and experiences to enrich lives and strengthen communities.

We believe in the importance of libraries, and we are dedicated to supporting the library community in Minnesota. We also support libraries in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and beyond.

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL:

Position operates in a flexible work environment, with time required on site each week. Travel is required within Minnesota and occasionally to North Dakota, and South Dakota, as well as to national conferences - approximately 1-3 overnight trips in a year.

This position is a full-time, 12-month annual renewable, academic/professional position at the rank of Assistant Librarian.

For a complete job description, click this link.

**This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Required:

• Education: ALA-accredited master's degree in Library and Information Science or related field, or an advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting where consultation, flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation are essential.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion in a workplace setting, and/or in the community.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the types of collections typically found in a digital library.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated awareness of and the ability to articulate the overall steps involved in producing a digital library collection, beginning with the selection of materials, and ending with the launch of a new online resource.
• 1-3 years experience in a cultural heritage organization.
• Prior experience in one or more functional areas often involved in digital library initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to special collections and archives, digitization, metadata, library technical systems, or preservation.
• Demonstrated project management skills and/or formal training in project management, workflow optimization, or continuous quality improvement.
• Experience with one or more digital library management systems such as CONTENTdm, Islandora, DSpace, or Omeka.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of standards-based non-MARC metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, Qualified Dublin Core, and MODS.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transport boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range: $62,000 - $73,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Annual Renewal

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF Format (DO NOT copy and paste.)

• Resume.
• Cover Letter (identify cover letter with UL489).
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three current professional references.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).