<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">***** Please pardon cross-postings. *****</font></div><div class="gmail_default"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-7950dde5-7619-417a-0473-8332fde34555"><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">HathiTrust Member Engagement and Communications Specialist </span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Job Summary</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://www.hathitrust.org/"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">HathiTrust Digital Library</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> has an opportunity for a collaborative and service-focused individual to plan and manage the activities that will enhance HathiTrust membership, member engagement with HathiTrust services, and communications that convey the values of membership.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">HathiTrust is a growing partnership of research and academic libraries that are working together to ensure permanent access to the record of human knowledge. HathiTrust was founded in 2008 to develop a common good approach to the development of library collections and services at the largest possible scale. Today HathiTrust’s member libraries number more than 125 worldwide. Together they support a certified trusted digital repository, which holds more than 15 million digitized books, and a number of programs that extend the power of this collection: </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The HathiTrust Research Center, based at the University of Illinois and Indiana University, develops and offers services supporting advanced computational research using the HathiTrust collections. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The HathiTrust Shared Print Program secures retention commitments at member libraries for print holdings that mirror book titles in the HathiTrust digital collection.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The HathiTrust U.S. Federal Documents Program expands digital access to all U.S. federal publications by building a comprehensive HathiTrust digital collection of federal documents.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Member Engagement and Communications Specialist will lead and develop our efforts to engage our members more in HathiTrust’s development and encourage them to take advantage of our services.  The individual who joins our team will have the chance to help build our community and to develop and execute communications strategies to do so. The successful candidate will be service minded, dedicated to our mission, and excited to elucidate the mission, values, and services of HathiTrust for its members, for the library and academic community,  and for the wider world.  </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This position at the University of Michigan reports to the HathiTrust Director of Services and Operations. The HathiTrust Member Engagement and Communications Specialist is an employee of the University of Michigan and operates within the rules and policies of the University of Michigan. Relocation to Ann Arbor, MI is required. This position will be a full-time, three-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Responsibilities</span></h3><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Communicates the value and mission of HathiTrust. (40%)</span></p></li><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Develops HathiTrust’s overall communications strategies, and coordinates all communications according to the strategy.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Manages the HathiTrust web site and social media presence.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Writes, creates and edits communications including announcements, news releases, newsletter articles, social media posts, etc. for members and general public.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Serves as liaison to member  communications offices. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Oversees review/updating of HathiTrust branding/identity.</span></p></li></ul><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Promotes member engagement in HathiTrust services. (40%)</span></p></li><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Develops programs and materials to help member libraries integrate HathiTrust services into their local environments.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Supports the development of the HathiTrust user community among its members. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Plans and/or supports initiatives and projects to assess and analyze HathiTrust member needs in coordination with other HathiTrust staff.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Supports planning and development of annual HathiTrust member meeting. </span></p></li></ul><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Leads new member development. (20%)</span></p></li><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Creates marketing materials to help recruit new HathiTrust members, and conducts outreach to engage potential new members.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Responds to information requests from potential new members and facilitates the application process.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Conducts new member onboarding activities.</span></p></li></ul></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Required Qualifications</span></h3><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:11pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Bachelor's degree in library science, journalism, English, communications, public relations, or a related field. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For appointment as a librarian, an ALA-accredited master’s degree, or a relevant advanced degree, is required. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies with multiple media vehicles including print, web, and social media. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously, and to interact effectively with colleagues in HathiTrust, across the University, and with constituents from a wide variety of member institutions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Strong customer service mindset.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines, and display excellent judgment and attention to detail while functioning in a flexible and professional manner.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ability to travel within the United States 3-5 times per year, in addition to conference travel and professional development travel. </span></p></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Desired Qualifications</span></h3><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:11pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Master's degree in library/information science, communications, journalism, English, public administration, nonprofit administration, or a related field.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Experience working with libraries, non-profit organizations, and/or higher education institutions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Familiarity with digital library and library information technology concepts and requirements, e.g., digitization processes, text and graphic file formats, trusted repository requirements, descriptive and technical metadata.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Familiarity with core library information processes and technologies, e.g., ILS systems, MARC cataloging, search strategies, research services support.  </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(51,51,51);vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Experience developing website content using Drupal or similar content management system, HTML coding, and CSS.</span></p></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Benefits, Rank, and Salary</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Appointment is anticipated as a Communications Specialist or at the rank of Assistant or Associate  Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library’s process for librarian promotion and advancement.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The University of Michigan offers </span><a href="https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">excellent benefits and wellness opportunities</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. This position receives 24 days of vacation a year and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options are available.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">How to Apply</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. </span><a href="http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/144759/hathitrust_member_engagement_and_communications_specialist"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Apply here</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">U-M EEO/AA Statement</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.</span></p><div><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div></div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="2" color="#444444">=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=</font><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="2" color="#444444">Sandra McIntyre</font><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="2" color="#444444">Director of Services and Operations</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="2" color="#444444">HathiTrust<div style="display:inline">​​  |  <a href="https://www.hathitrust.org/" target="_blank">https://www.hathitrust.org</a> </div></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="2" color="#444444"><a href="mailto:mcintsan@hathitrust.org" target="_blank">mcintsan@hathitrust.org</a>  |  +1-734-615-1401</font></div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="georgia, serif"><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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