ELUNA Content Working Group is hiring: Integrated Library System Project Manager

Integrated Library System Project Manager (Time Limited)

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package that supports a work/life balance. Full-time employees are eligible for dental, vision, and health insurance plans, with eligibility beginning on the first of the month following the date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

As a full-time employee, UNCW offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave, paid vacation and sick leave accrual, and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also provide a variety of training and development programs.

Recruitment Range: $70,357 – $78,175

Vacancy Number: E1280

Home Department: Randall Library – 30800

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Integrated Library System (ILS) Project Manager will oversee the transition from Innovative Interface’s Sierra ILS to Ex Libris’ Alma Integrated Library Platform as part of a multi-phase project across the UNC System. This position is pivotal for UNCW, acting as both technical lead and project manager for a team comprising members from various library units and serving as the main liaison within the broader UNC System.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the migration of the Integrated Library System (ILS) from Sierra to Alma by developing and executing a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
2. Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, including library staff, faculty, and campus ITS.
3. Partner with library leadership to plan, coordinate, and monitor all project activities.
4. Create strong lines of communication with library units to ensure project requirements align with library employees’ needs.
5. Monitor system performance throughout testing, migration, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
6. Determine requirements for thorough testing of ILS functionality during migration and implementation phases.
7. Work with the ILS Migration project team to determine optimal workflows and functionality.
8. Design documentation standards for ILS related policies and procedures.
9. Develop training and communication plans and lead training activities for library employees.
10. Address issues related to library systems and applications and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience in ILS administration and familiarity with ILS administration best practices.
3. Experience with project management best practices and methodologies.

Type of Position: Time-limited

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: 12/31/2026

Position Number: 2140

Job Posting Date: 11/25/2024

Posting Close Date: 12/31/2024

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify.