Dominican University
POSITION TITLE:
(Interim) Project Manager
DEPARTMENT:
School of Information Studies (SOS)
REPORTS TO:
FOCAS Project Principal Co‑Investigator
Position Summary Dominican University is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for a grant‑funded position supported by the Mellon Foundation's Public Knowledge Program. The Project Manager will assist with the Dominican University/Faculty Organizing for Community Archives Support (FOCAS) Internship & Resource Development Project. This role will operate under the direction of Co‑Principal Investigators and is available through June 30, 2026.
Duties/Responsibilities
Ensure efficient workflow and task completion for work routed by the Co‑Principal Investigator.
Effectively manage multiple aspects of a project in collaboration with the student interns and the community partners.
Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the successful completion of scheduled tasks.
Participate in and provide support in project meetings, events, and initiatives.
Gather, organize, and maintain data to support research objectives related to community archives work.
Assist with conducting interviews and oral histories and gathering data related to the project.
Assist in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other materials.
Assist in building relationships to support the project.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or related field, preferably with an emphasis in archival studies or research; or current enrollment in an ALA accredited MLIS program.
Demonstrated experience with archival and historical research methods.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and engaging respectfully with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Strong interest in community archives or local, historical museums or cultural centers.
Physical Demands
Ability to spend durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Compensation and FLSA Status Salary: $24.00–$28.00 hourly. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt part‑time, 20 hrs. wk.
Employment Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values‑based, relationship‑centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty‑eight percent of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under‑represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first‑generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients; and 58% are eligible for low‑income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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(Interim) Project Manager
DEPARTMENT:
School of Information Studies (SOS)
REPORTS TO:
FOCAS Project Principal Co‑Investigator
Position Summary Dominican University is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for a grant‑funded position supported by the Mellon Foundation's Public Knowledge Program. The Project Manager will assist with the Dominican University/Faculty Organizing for Community Archives Support (FOCAS) Internship & Resource Development Project. This role will operate under the direction of Co‑Principal Investigators and is available through June 30, 2026.
Duties/Responsibilities
Ensure efficient workflow and task completion for work routed by the Co‑Principal Investigator.
Effectively manage multiple aspects of a project in collaboration with the student interns and the community partners.
Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the successful completion of scheduled tasks.
Participate in and provide support in project meetings, events, and initiatives.
Gather, organize, and maintain data to support research objectives related to community archives work.
Assist with conducting interviews and oral histories and gathering data related to the project.
Assist in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other materials.
Assist in building relationships to support the project.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or related field, preferably with an emphasis in archival studies or research; or current enrollment in an ALA accredited MLIS program.
Demonstrated experience with archival and historical research methods.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and engaging respectfully with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Strong interest in community archives or local, historical museums or cultural centers.
Physical Demands
Ability to spend durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Compensation and FLSA Status Salary: $24.00–$28.00 hourly. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt part‑time, 20 hrs. wk.
Employment Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values‑based, relationship‑centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty‑eight percent of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under‑represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first‑generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients; and 58% are eligible for low‑income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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