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Digital Media Commons and Makerspace Department Manager

UNC Greensboro

Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Position Information
Position Number 003296 Functional Title Digital Media Commons and Makerspace Department Manager Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Digital Media Commons and Makerspace supports the learning and curriculum goals of UNC Greensboro and the success of UNCG students, faculty, and staff by providing opportunities for experiential learning through the provision of dynamic spaces, access to equipment, hands-on training, and project consultations. The DMC staff helps patrons identify and locate the right information, materials, images, and other resources needed to create digital and multimedia projects and provides and maintains equipment, spaces, and services to support photography, videography, podcasting, audio recording, sewing, 3D printing, and more. The department consists of 4 full-time SHRA employees and approximately 12 student employees, each dedicated to providing quality services in a safe and inviting environment.
Position Summary
The Digital Media Commons and Makerspace Department Manager provides strategic leadership for the vision, development, and operations of the department by guiding the growth of programs, services, facilities, technologies, and training in collaboration with DMC staff, library leadership, and campus partners. The Manager oversees all aspects of departmental operations; develops and implements departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with DMC staff and library leadership; and supervises full-time and temporary department personnel, ensuring the successful implementation of departmental policies and procedures and high-quality administration of programs and services. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, with occasional night and weekend hours based on departmental need.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years of experience working in an academic or public library.
  • Significant and relevant experience providing public/customer service.
  • Ability to meet high service standards in all interactions (in-person, by telephone, via e-mail or online).
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and to describe relatively complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Experience with instructional design and/or creating workshops.
  • Experience using, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced or makerspace technologies and equipment.
  • Interest in applying technology in creative ways to facilitate research and learning.
  • Experience in program development, management, assessment, and evaluation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across a variety of disciplines, with a variety of user groups.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail; strong organizational, project, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience creating training materials, procedures, documentation, and team communications.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $51,285 - $64,000 Org #-Department University Libraries - 11601 Job Open Date 07/13/2026 For Best Consideration Date 08/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt