University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 3 weeks ago
Program Manager, Shared Information Resource Content & Strategy
University of Maryland College Park
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing research and education. The Program Manager will provide leadership and coordination for the strategic development, acquisition, licensing, and management of consortial content on behalf of the University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and coordination for the strategic development, acquisition, licensing, and management of consortial content
Oversees the full lifecycle of shared electronic resources, including trials, procurement, license negotiation and review, access support, and ongoing evaluation
Contributes to shared print initiatives that advance long-term access and collaborative collection stewardship
Applies expertise in acquisitions practices and lifecycle management within library and consortial contexts
Serves as a resource to member institutions in developing and supporting acquisitions workflows and best practices in a shared library systems environment
Fosters equitable access to shared resources, supporting collaborative decision-making across a diverse membership, and maintains effective communication and service-oriented engagement with consortium stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of professional program management experience
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Preferred
Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
Experience with acquisitions workflows, budgeting, and licensing within an integrated library system such as Alma
Familiarity with collaborative collection development or shared print programs
Knowledge of library analytics platforms or tools (e.g., Alma Analytics, COUNTER, vendor usage dashboards)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information to diverse audiences
Strong knowledge of acquisitions workflows and content lifecycle management
Ability to interpret and present usage and financial data clearly
Effective communication, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with shared library systems and vendor ecosystems
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive practices
Company
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
201-500 employees
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