Project Manager, Oregon Digital Newspaper Program (limited duration)
Published | October 30, 2023 |
Location | 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR |
Category | Academic |
Job Type | Full-time Temporary/Term-Limited |
Apply Here | https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532850/project-manager-oregon-digital-newspaper-program-ld |
Cover Letter Requirements | Required |
Education Requirements | Four years of experience as an executive assistant, administrative analyst, researcher or administrative officer which included administrative duties, provision of technical assistance, or operations review. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. |
Minimum Compensation in Local Currency | $24.83 |
Maximum Compensation in Local Currency | $38.00 |
Hourly or Salary? | Hourly |
Pay Grade | https://hr.uoregon.edu/seiu-salary-schedule |
Description

Reporting to the Director of Digital Library Services, the Project Manager manages an Oregon State Library grant to digitize Tribal newspapers, oversees the digitization of analog materials, assignment of metadata, and the ingest of new content into the Historic Oregon Newspapers site for the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program. The position tracks the project budget, goals, and milestones; assigns tasks to project staff and student employees; provides quality assurance, assessment, and evaluation; maintains communication with stakeholders and state partners; and produces reports, updates, and documentation for granting agencies and internal audiences. Additionally, the Project Manager plays an integral role in managing Digital Library Services initiatives, assisting library employees, faculty, staff, and students, and fostering collaboration and positive working relationships with cross-functional team members and stakeholders.