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Library Administration - Development
About the Department
University of Chicago faculty and students routinely push boundaries in
the fields of gaming, and as pioneers defining game design theory, have
positioned the University as a leader in the critical study of gaming on
culture. Today, gaming is a dominant form of play in contemporary life
and surpasses the film industry in terms of engagement, revenue, and,
potentially, cultural impact. The ubiquity and prevalence of gaming in
modern life cannot be understated and studying and preserving games
provides an understanding of the cultural forces influencing how people
explore, experience, and impact their world.
Job Summary
The Project Coordinator position is a part-time, term position running
through July 2026. Under the direction of the Special Collections
Research Center\'s Head of Collection Management, the Project
Coordinator is the central liaison between all collaborating partners
across campus and will reside in the Library.
Responsibilities
- Creates and manages the central outreach and event calendar and is
the point person who collects details about events, identifies
partner participation, and gathers registration information.
- Manages internal and external Year of Games websites and assists
with marketing and publicity.
- Organizes internal committee meetings and communications.
- Collects data on projected event expenses.
- Assists with financial planning.
- May supervise undergraduate interns and graduate student fellows.
- Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves mostly
routine and some complex inquiries.
- Coordinates special projects as directed by the leader. Prepares
write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative
problems. Prepares financial and/or administrative reports.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the
equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a
four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma (or equivalent).
- Bachelor\'s degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Two (2) or more years project management/project coordination
experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience coordinating teams or
coordinating community initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Project management certification strongly preferred.
Technical
Skills or Knowledge
:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management
programs, and calendaring applications.
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage multiple calendars.
- Ability to create and manage websites.
- Knowledge of gaming, game design, and/or gaming industry desirable.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, assess priorities, plan
aspects of daily work, and perform time-dependent tasks promptly.
- Highly developed organizational, time management, and problem
solving skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing
schedules.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation.
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Docum nts of
the application.
Job Family
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
22.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
\$31,976.00 - \$39,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University\'s good faith
estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of
posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including