Assistant Director Fulfillment and Inventory Management, UCL User Services

Assistant Director Fulfillment and Inventory Management, UCL User Services

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, User Services, this position provides administrative oversight for resource management operations, including planning, implementation, and ongoing management of off-site storage for the UC Libraries system. This position serves as the primary point of contact for off-site storage facilities, overseeing the transfer, retrieval, and relocation of physical collections. This position works closely with library faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and user-centered solutions for managing and sustaining the libraries' physical collections. The role requires strong project management skills, demonstrated experience with collections logistics, and a commitment to advancing the libraries' strategic priorities.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for fulfillment and collections logistics across the UC Libraries system.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of off-site storage solutions for physical collections.
• Serve as project manager for the relocation and deselection of large quantities of physical library materials across UC Libraries, including consulting with library faculty and staff, assessing options, recommending solutions, and coordinating each phase of the physical movement.
• Serve as the Alma / Primo Repository Administrator, Repository Manager, and back up Administrator as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with off-site storage facilities, coordinating the transfer, retrieval, and relocation of materials.
• Collaborate with library faculty, staff, and external partners including the OhioLINK consortium to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and user-centered collection management.
• Develop and maintain workflows, policies, and procedures related to physical collections logistics and resource sharing.

Essential Functions (Cont'd)

Required Education

Required Experience

Additional Qualifications Considered

Application Process Information

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include :

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 1418% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include :

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.