TEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGER
Company: University of California Office of the President
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 11, 2025
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75966Position Base: Oakland, CAUC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTAt the
University of California (UC), your contributions make a
difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer Prize
recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research
transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your
knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of
the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their
footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of
a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the
University of California, Office of the President, we propel our
mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and
systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.The
University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed
institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to
excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University
of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10
campuses, six academic medical centers and three national
laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the
nation and the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWAt the California Digital
Library (CDL), we believe that the library, in all its forms,
enables and advances the critical work of students, scholars, and
the public. As a University of California systemwide organization,
CDL provides services to and on behalf of the UC system, in
partnership and collaboration with the ten UC campus libraries. The
user base for CDL services and programs includes UC faculty,
students, and library staff; the patrons of the consortia in which
the UC Libraries participate; and the many people worldwide who
benefit from UC's open access offerings. The California Digital
Library has four core programs: Shared Collections; Discovery &
Delivery; Publishing, Archives, and Digitization; and the UC
Curation Center (UC3). The CDL is a unit within the UC Office of
the President, has a staff of 75+ and is located in downtown
Oakland.POSITION SUMMARYThis is a TEMPORARY position within our
Temporary Office of the President Staffing (TOPS) program. As a
member of the California Digital Library's Shared Collections
program, the Project Manager will be a primary contributor to CDL's
current efforts to develop and implement project plans in two
arenas: compliance with Department of Justice revised Title II of
the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) regulations for
accessibility standards as they relate to the University Libraries'
licensing of electronic resources, and the Systemwide OA Author
Fund Pilot - a pilot project to fund open access (OA) publication
fees in support of authors who wish to publish journal articles.The
Project Manager will develop a well-documented process for
incorporating new DOJ Title II requirements into ongoing license
negotiations, including drafting timelines, project plans, and
documentation to enable efficient review and decision-making by
stakeholders; communicating and reporting on project status; and
interfacing with CDL Shared Collections licensing and electronic
resource teams.The Systemwide OA Author Fund Pilot project proposal
has been approved and funded; the Project Manager will assist in
building out the project plan and launching the pilot, in
collaboration with three UC Libraries' systemwide teams and members
of the CDL Shared Collections open access team. Both project plans
- DOJ Title II and the OA Author Fund Pilot - are expected to be
multiyear in scope and will be passed off to the permanent service
owners for ongoing development and operationalization. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
60% Project planning and
implementation: Develop project plans including goals,
deliverables, timelines and proposals, utilizing professional
project management methods and concepts. Work with project teams to
define and implement work plans. Provide periodic progress reports,
analysis, and status tracking outlining key activities and progress
toward achieving overall goals. Monitor and report on project
progress from initiation through delivery. Identify and escalate
risks and facilitate resolution among project team members /
stakeholders. Direct the activities of the project with the goal of
completing project activities on schedule and within budget
constraints. 25% Communication: Develop and share effective and
timely communication related to projects, building awareness and
advising on the development and flow of information to stakeholders
and team members. Prepare project reports and presentations,
including regular project updates in a clear, concise manner both
verbally and in writing. Research, analyze, and communicate
information on project topic areas. 15% Collaboration: Proactively
collaborate internally and externally, establishing and maintaining
positive and effective relationships with CDL colleagues and campus
library staff. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive
information and handle issues with tact, independent judgment,
diplomacy and discretion. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years relevant experience
in one or more of the following areas: project management,
service/product development, academic libraries, digital libraries,
electronic resource licensing, contract structure and function,
open access publishing, or accessibility and UX design.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 2 years experience working
within the academic, library, publishing, research, or legal
environment.Knowledge of current and emerging issues, practices,
and standards in one of the following areas: ADA compliance and
digital resources; user experience design and accessibility;
library electronic resource licensing models; contract structure
and function; or open access publishing practices. SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
Project management: Experience in a
full range of project management techniques that support
decision-making across multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated skill in
planning, overseeing, and bringing projects to a successful, timely
completion. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet
deadlines. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to
determine relevance and prioritize tasks. Research and analysis:
Ability to research, collect, and analyze information to understand
and surface issues related to project topic areas, e.g., the
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) regulations for digital
accessibility standards, and open access scholarly publishing.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
including the ability to articulate ideas, thoughts, and
information clearly to a range of audiences. Ability to draft and
present plans, reports, findings, and recommendations in a clear
and concise manner, both verbally and in writing. Commitment to
maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.Collaboration:
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability
to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a highly distributed
environment. Expert active listening, critical thinking, and
interpersonal skills.Service and community orientation: Commitment
to providing high-quality service and work products, as
demonstrated by the ability to develop productive partnerships, to
bring creativity to problem solving, and to meet the needs of the
service users. Commitment to proactively promoting and embracing
diversity in ideas, people and organizations, and to contributing
to an inclusive working and learning environment.Technology:
Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel and project management
tools.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in related area
and/or equivalent experience/training. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The Project Manager position is a
one-year temporary position. California residency is required, and
candidates wishing to work onsite, hybrid, or fully remote (if
living outside of reasonable commuting distance) will be
considered. This position is not eligible for visa transfer or
sponsorship.5% Remote employees (residing outside reasonable
commuting distance to the Oakland office) must be able to travel to
the Oakland office with reasonable notice based on business and
operational needs.SALARY AND BENEFITSThe University of California,
Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable
estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes
into account the wide range of factors that are considered in
making compensation decisions including but not limited to
experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and
certifications, and other business and organizational needs It is
not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the
top of the salary grade for a position. The full salary range shows
the growth potential for this position.Job Title: Project
ManagerPayroll Title: PROJECT MGT PROFL 3Job Code: 004473Salary
Grade: Grade 23PayScale/budgeted hourly range: $42.58/hour -
60.54/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate
qualifications and experience. HOW TO APPLYPlease be prepared to
attach a cover letter and resume with your application.APPLICATION
REVIEW DATEThe position will be open until filled.CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENTBackground Check Process: Successful completion of a
background check is required for this critical position. As a
condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose
if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial
decisions within the last seven years determining that they
committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of
the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous
place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of
policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or
other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical
conduct, as defined by the employer.Smoke Free Work Environment:
The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke &
tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. As a condition of employment,
you will be required to comply with the University of California ,
as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or
local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
EEO STATEMENTThe University of California, Office of the President,
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For
the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please
visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination
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