Outreach Coordinator, Z. Smith Reynolds Library

4 weeks ago

WinstonSalem, United States Wake Forest University Full time

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Job Description Summary

As a member of the Research, Instruction, and Outreach team the Outreach Coordinator plays a pivotal role in expanding the reach of our library's resources and services to various groups within the campus and local community. This position is responsible for coordinating outreach events, conducting presentations and information sessions, serving as a point of contact for external groups, assisting with publicity efforts, and supervising student assistants. Additionally, the Coordinator serves as the primary trainer and support for users of the Zotero citation management tool. This position is a critical member of our outreach team that works to make connections with groups across campus and within the larger Winston-Salem community and to educate our community about the resources and services ZSR offers.
This is a full-time, onsite position (37.5 hours per week) with the potential for occasional flexible work accommodations. In general, anticipated hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm but some evening and weekend hours will be part of this position as outreach events demand.

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is dedicated to improving diversity, equality, and respect among our staff, students, collections, and services. We strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate Outreach Events: Schedule outreach events, ensuring timely execution and coordination. Track attendee participation and engagement for assessment purposes. Arrange logistical aspects such as location and equipment requirements. Staff the events as needed.

  • Conduct Presentations and Information Sessions: Deliver informative presentations to various groups regarding library resources and services. Tailor presentations to meet the specific needs and interests of different audiences including external groups and WFU classes.

  • Purchase and Track Outreach Materials: Work with stakeholders to determine needed branded merchandise. Work with vendors to get items ordered, received and distributed.

  • Serve as Point of Contact for External Groups: Serve as the primary liaison for external groups seeking library tours or instructional sessions. Coordinate tour schedules and instructional sessions to accommodate external requests effectively.

  • Assist with Publicity: Collaborate with the library's communication team to promote outreach events through various channels. Assist in distributing publicity materials such as flyers, and social media content.

  • Supervise Student Assistants: Provide supervision and guidance to up to two outreach student assistants. Delegate tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback.

  • Support Zotero Citation Management Tool: Serve as the primary trainer and support resource for students and faculty using the Zotero citation management tool. Offer training sessions, workshops, and one-on-one assistance to promote effective use of Zotero.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Excellent writing and communication skills

  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Experience in an educational or similar setting.

  • Proficiency with the Google suite of services.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

We want to emphasize that these preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills if needed.

  • Experience working in an academic library

  • Previous experience in library or other outreach, event coordination, or related roles.

  • Experience supervising or mentoring student assistants.

  • Experience with creating PR/Marketing materials

  • Knowledge of Zotero or other similar citation management software

Supervisory Responsibility:

Responsible for own work. Will hire, supervise, train, and provide work direction and problem-solving assistance for outreach student employees (~2/year).

Status: Exempt, full-time; salary $48,000/year

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, with a collection of over 1.9 million volumes, materials expenditures of over $6 million, and an operating budget of over $14 million, serves over 5,500 undergraduates and over 2,800 graduate and professional students within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Divinity School, and the School of Professional Studies. We collaborate with the Coy C. Carpenter Medical Library and the Law Library to supplement services for the School of Medicine and the Law School. Wake Forest is a private university where academic excellence is consistently recognized through rankings in the top tier of the country's finest liberal arts institutions. Wake Forest offers a rare combination - the academic and technological resources, facilities, and Division I athletic programs associated with a large university with the compact campus, small classes, and individual attention only a smaller school can provide. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto "Pro Humanitate." The university is beautifully located between the western mountains and east coast beaches of North Carolina.

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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