[Asis-l] Job Posting / Project Manager / New York City

[Suzanne Richards]

Apologies for the cross postings    .     .     .

LAC Group is seeking a Project Manager for one of our clients, a prestigious publishing company located in New York City (Manhattan).

The Project Manager will be responsible for the daily administration of a media based Library and Research services needs both onsite and in coordination with off-site / virtual research support.  This position will be the face of this project and of these services and will be the on-site evangelist of the services and toolsets available for users needs.

Reporting to the LAC Project Director, this position will lead initial and on-going user training, provide ad hoc support, provide on-site and off-site research services, and manage and track business information about this activity to incorporate into weekly/monthly/quarterly business reviews and key performance metrics analysis.

Responsibilities include:

  *   Provide project management and oversight on all day-to-day library and research activities at client location;
  *   Lead user training at various levels across the organization to assure users are trained and capable of using self-service research tools;
  *   Develop and deliver training tools and reference resources to promote awareness of and training on digital resources available to the organization;
  *   Assist with consolidation of all existing hard-copy and online resources;
  *   Manage the Library and Research portal including updates, site maintenance, user access, password administration, troubleshooting, etc.;
  *   Facilitate access, retrieval and return to storage of all physical media assets circulated;
  *   Manage and maintain the limited and rotating physical collection;
  *   Ensure that quality standards are met and monitored;
  *   Work with staff to clarify research objectives when necessary and provide follow-up on research requests;
  *   Communicate progress and research findings directly to client clearly and concisely.

Qualifications:

  *   Bachelor's college degree mandatory advanced degree in library / information science preferred
  *   Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a dynamic research / library environment, preferably in a media or publishing organization
  *   Strong interpersonal skills mandatory, with demonstrated experience in customer service and client management
  *   Excellent communication skills required, with interest in and ability to train and instruct others
  *   Must be self-directed, with strong capabilities for multi-tasking and consensus-building
  *   Strong organizational and time-management skills required
  *   Substantial knowledge of news and media related resources

Apply online at: http://goo.gl/FA1LgV

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions, National Libraries and prominent government agencies.
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