Oral History Project Manager
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on July 25, 2019
| Req #: | 169720 |
| Department: | UW TACOMA LIBRARY |
| Job Location: | UW Tacoma |
| Posting Date: | 07/12/2019 |
| Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
| Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
| Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
The University of Washington Tacoma is a growing metropolitan university that is deeply invested in its local communities. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma's commitment to diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty, and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.
The UW Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with extensive collections in print, electronic, and other formats. Providing services to three campuses, the UW Libraries also plays a significant leadership role regionally and throughout the profession. The UW Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, collaborative approaches, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff.
The UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for an Oral History Project Manager.
This one year, full-time position will coordinate and manage all aspects of a digital oral history project that documents the founding, growth, and impact of the University of Washington Tacoma campus. This is a professional level position that will have substantial roll in developing, coordinating, and managing the campus oral history project. As a part of this project, it will develop a public site that shares the history and development of the campus and engages audiences in the campus story. Position may require some travel in the Puget Sound region or possibly in the West Coast to meet interviewees and conduct oral history interviews.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, tracks, and manages progress of the “UW Tacoma Founding Stories” oral history project, including:
Conducts oral history interviews with faculty, alumni, community leaders, and others designated people.
Performs and oversees the cataloging, description, and access to oral histories.
Does background research on individuals to prepare for interviews and learn institutional history.
Tracks, documents, and may perform selective digitization (as resources are available) of materials connected to campus history. Coordinates the work graduate and undergraduate students assisting with processing and transcription of oral history interviews .
Understands and abides by the Libraries Personal Communication Responsibilities. Communicates appropriately, effectively and positively. Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and unit meetings, activities and events. Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Desired
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Benefits
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Application Process:
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Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.
