Part Time Project Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Feb 17, 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The University Libraries and the Department of Graphic Design are working together on a collaborative project to: Enhance public engagement and visibility of student work within the University Libraries and the broader campus community. Cultivate meaningful collaborative partnerships with diverse campus units to broaden the project's reach and impact. Showcase a commitment to design innovation, visual arts, and interdisciplinary exploration. The Libraries is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Project Coordinator to serve as the liaison between the Libraries and Graphic Design, providing coordination and technical support and facilitating the work of the Graphic Design faculty and students in the Libraries. The Project Coordinator will: act as the point person for the Graphic Design faculty and students providing and developing content related to fulfilling the goals of the project coordinate or assist with the coordination of stakeholders in developing the selection criteria, monitoring progress, and other aspects of project management coordinate virtual and in-person events for showcasing of student work create and maintain a calendar of exhibits, displays, and related public events work closely with faculty and students to support scholarly displaysin the Libraries collaborate with faculty and students to assess multimedia needs for specific projects, to assist in creating and packaging digital media for digital displays follow best practices for video, branding, copyright, and accessibility ensure graphic solutions are optimized for integration, performance, usability and sustainability research existing and emerging methods utilizing potential innovations in hardware and software understand legal/accessibility/copyright considerations create technical specifications for usage of digital displays understand the signage management system and work closely with those managing the equipment hardware and Four Winds Software Required Experience (minimum requirements): strong attention to detail excellent organizational and project-management skills ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with experience working with diverse populations commitment to learning new skills facility with editing and presenting digital media Desired Experience: demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite familiarity with FWI Digital Signage Software creative problem-solving abilities The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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