"Service Coordinator - Oesper Museum and Library"

Job Overview

The Service Coordinator for the Oesper History of Chemistry Museum and Library plays a vital role in supporting the museum and library operations. This position also contributes to the broader Science and Engineering Libraries (SEL) team. The Service Coordinator is a versatile professional responsible for managing daily operations, delivering public services, and assisting with the preservation, documentation, and promotion of specialized collections.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Operations, Science & Engineering Libraries. Functional and project supervision, as related to the work of the Oesper Museum & Library, from the Curator of the Oesper Museum and Collections.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary onsite staff presence during designated museum hours.
• Coordinate museum operations, including supply purchasing, facilities requests, and scheduling tours and visitors.
• Compile usage statistics and prepare reports on museum engagement and collections.
• Maintain museum displays and library stacks, including inventory, shifting, weeding, and routine upkeep.
• Support preservation and conservation workflows for museum and library materials.
• Promote the museum through creating promotional materials, guides, blog posts, and research resources; maintain signage, notice boards, and the museum website.
• Assist with physical and digital exhibits showcasing museum collections and broader SEL holdings.
• Collaborate on digitization projects, metadata creation, and digital object management, process and upload museum publications and research materials to repositories.
• Process new acquisitions for the museum and SEL collections; evaluate gift materials and make collection recommendations.
• Supervise student assistants supporting museum and collection activities.
• Supports SEL operational projects and serves as backup for service desk operations as needed.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

One (1) year of program coordination experience.

Required Trainings/Certifications

N/A

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s degree in library and information science, museum studies, or a related field.
• Knowledge and interest in the history of science and technology, particularly chemistry.
• Familiarity with library systems or digital repository platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with rare books or special collections.
• Familiarity with scientific terminology and a non-English language.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

• Applications without both a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
• 3 References will be checked during final stages

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $40,000 - $50,000

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities