Management

Job Summary:

The Communications Manager serves as the primary writer and content lead for the organization and is responsible for the development, accuracy, and timely delivery of all institutional communications. This role oversees written content across web, social media, and print platforms and ensures alignment with organizational priorities and brand standards. The Director manages both planned editorial calendars and rapid response communications, consistently delivering high quality work under pressure and within short turnaround timelines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead writer for organizational communications, including press releases, annual reports, executive communications, and promotional materials.
• Develop and oversee content for the website, social media platforms, and print publications.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with institutional messaging and brand standards.
• Manage editorial planning processes, balancing long range projects with urgent communications needs.
• Establish and enforce editorial standards and quality control processes.
• Supervise and provide direction to ensure cohesive messaging, strong visual identity, and effective digital and print content delivery.
• Coordinate content production timelines across writing, design, and web publishing functions.
• Respond to time sensitive and high visibility requests with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Monitor performance metrics related to engagement and visibility and adjust content strategies as needed.
• Support crisis and executive communications when required.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related fields
• Excellent written communication skills

Experience:

• Five (5) years of communications experience in a library, museum, or nonprofit organization, with responsibility for executive communications, media relations, publications, special events communications, and brand stewardship
• Demonstrated high-quality writing skills

• Demonstrated project management skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to create high quality work
• Business and creative writing, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Ability to align communications planning and execution to achieve organizational priorities,
• Proven ability to translate concepts into messages for a variety of audiences
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and to foster a team environment; delegate and direct the work of others
• Ability to negotiate conflict among users and staff
• Ability to problem solve (identifying, exercising good judgment, solving)
• Ability to take initiative and be accountable for results
• Working knowledge and demonstrated application of current and emerging communication technologies
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of the media including print, broadcast, and online
• Ability to generate and effectively apply new innovations
• Ability to plan projects and coordinate resources to deliver effective marketing campaigns on time and within budget
• Effective collaboration skills to work successfully with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to find errors and anomalies in publications

Physical Demands: 

• Physical demands are typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit an official application on our website using this link.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Full Time
Senior Management

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director for Public Service and Academic Engagement provides senior-level operational and programmatic leadership for public services, instruction, campus engagement, and user experience at the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Reporting to the Associate Library Director, this position oversees programming, instructional services, embedded librarianship initiatives, customer service standards, and engagement activities across Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.
The Assistant Director ensures that library services, librarians, and resources are strategically integrated into campus curricula, academic programs, and student success initiatives. The role also provides leadership oversight for engagement programming and labs within the Technology Design Studio, advancing innovative, technology-rich learning experiences aligned with institutional priorities.
Provide direct supervision for librarians and professional staff within Public Services and Academic Engagement, including those responsible for instruction, programming, engagement initiatives, and Technology Design Studio labs. Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support professional development. Lead departmental planning, goal setting, and service assessment efforts.
Foster a culture of service excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Serve as a member of the Library’s leadership team, contributing to strategic and operational decision-making.

Supervision Exercised: Student Success Team Lead, User Services Team Lead, Research and Reference Team Lead

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Public Services Leadership and Customer Experience

• Oversee the coordination and assessment of public service operations, including research consultations, reference services, service desk operations, and user experience initiatives.
• Establish and monitor customer service standards to ensure consistent, equitable, and high-quality patron interactions.
• Analyze service data and user feedback to inform service design improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain measurable performance indicators for public services, instruction, engagement, and lab utilization.

2. Instruction and Academic Integration

• Provide strategic oversight for the Library’s instructional program, ensuring alignment with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Promote scaffolded, curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction across disciplines.
• Advance embedded librarianship models that integrate librarians into academic departments, first-year programs, general education curricula, and high-impact practices.
• Partner with faculty to co-design assignments, research instruction modules, and course-embedded learning experiences.
• Assess student learning outcomes related to information literacy and research competencies.

3. Programming and Engagement

• Lead the development and implementation of programming that promotes research skills, digital literacy, scholarly communication, and academic success.
• Design engagement initiatives that increase visibility and utilization of library services and collections.
• Represent the Library in campus forums, academic councils, and cross-institutional initiatives.

4. Technology Design Studio and Learning Labs

• Provide leadership oversight for engagement and instructional programming within the Technology Design Studio labs.
• Support innovative, technology-enhanced learning experiences that advance digital scholarship, creative inquiry, and applied learning.
• Ensure that lab programming aligns with instructional goals and complements academic curricula.

5. Campus Partnership and Embedded Services

• Serve as a strategic liaison to academic departments, student success units, and campus leadership.
• Advance systematic integration of librarians, services, and research resources into curricula and campus initiatives.
• Develop sustainable partnership models that strengthen faculty engagement and student learning outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements:

Professional

Job Summary

The Grants Financial and Administrative Coordinator supports the Library’s mission by managing the full lifecycle of grants—from proposal development to final reporting—while ensuring financial accountability, compliance with funding requirements, and effective donor stewardship. This role combines financial management expertise, technical software proficiency, and strong communication skills to strengthen the Library’s capacity to secure, administer, and report on grant funding.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management & Compliance

• Serve as the primary liaison for all grant-related activities across departments (Archives & Special Collections, Collection Management, Executive Leadership, Finance, and HR).
• Coordinate and monitor grant-funded program activity to ensure financial and programmatic compliance.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal cycles.
• Ensure accurate coding and timely processing of grant expenditures.
• Support Finance in developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, local, and private foundation grant regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare and submit timely interim and final financial and narrative reports to funders.
• Ensure all grant documentation and records meet internal and external audit standards.
• Monitor sub recipients and vendors for compliance when applicable.

Proposal Development & Research

• Research and identify new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, prepare, and submit high-quality grant proposals in collaboration with department/grant managers.
• Attend webinars and trainings to stay informed on funding trends and brief stakeholders accordingly.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Schedule and facilitate cross-functional meetings during all grant phases.
• Maintain organized records of grant applications, proposals, budgets, financial reports and other related documentation.
• Manage grant-related portals (e.g. Grant sponsors, Grants.gov, SAM.gov, etc.) ensuring access credentials are current for submission of financial reports, narratives and other required documents.

Capacity Building & Strategic Support

• Train staff on grant writing and management best practices.
• Provide recommendations to leadership on grant management process improvements.
• Assist with audits and ensure data integrity by maintaining accurate records.
• Support strategic initiatives across departments related to grants.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a liaison between Finance and Program teams to align grant objectives with organizational goals.
• Support stewardship by providing accurate and compelling impact data for donors and stakeholders.
• Present grant status updates and financial progress to leadership, staff, and Board committees as needed.

Knowledge

• Federal, state, and private grant regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance).
• Budget development and financial reporting for nonprofit organizations.
• Grant writing and proposal development best practices.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in accounting software and donor/CRM platforms.
• Familiarity with grant management systems (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.

Abilities

• Work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Adapt to changing priorities and funding landscapes.

Recommended Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, English, Communication or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or certification in Grants Management or Nonprofit Leadership.

Work Experience

• Required: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grants administration, nonprofit finance, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience working in a library, academic, or cultural institution setting.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit an official application on our website using this link.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Full Time
Management

Job Summary:

Plans and establishes security procedures for the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. Directs personnel involved in establishing, promoting and maintaining AUC RWWL security and property protection programs by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs activities of personnel in developing company security measures which comply with state and federal guidelines and regulations
• Confers with public safety leaders of member institutions and representatives of local government to ensure cooperation and coordination of Library activities with law enforcement and firefighting agencies
• Directs personnel involved in establishing, promoting and maintaining RWWL security and property protection programs
• Establishes, directs and/or coordinates operational procedures for activities such as fire prevention and firefighting, guarding and patrolling physical property, orienting and monitoring of personnel
• Assumes authority from the CFO / Assistant Director – Operations to take immediate action to intervene whenever conditions exist that pose an immediate threat to life or health, or pose a threat of damage to equipment or buildings.
• Seeks out opportunities for staff involvement and innovation to promote employee creativity and to generate ideas to improve Library functions, devise solutions, and implement plans
• Evaluates direct reports based on work performance and demonstrated competencies
• Oversees the investigation of all accidents and criminal acts
• Confers with CFO / Assistant Director – Operations to formulate or revise policies and procedures
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the security budget
• Serves as the primary liaison for the operational management of the Library administered AUC transportation system
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Educational/Training Requirements:     

• B.S. Preferred (will consider experience in lieu of educational requirements)

   Experience:    

• Minimum six (6) years of security experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising security personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills in managing people and communicating with patrons and staff
• Working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA responsibilities, EPA requirements, and emergency preparedness.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills; experience using MS Office tools
• Excellent communications skills
• Valid Georgia driver’s license

   Physical Demands:

• The physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

  Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit an official application on our website using this link.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Full Time
Management

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC RWWL) supports the teaching and learning missions of four institutions of higher learning that comprise the world’s largest consortium of HBCUs—Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.  Conveniently located and easily accessible to the campuses, the Woodruff Library is the center of intellectual and social life at the Atlanta University Center.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The AUC-RWWL is looking for a highly motivated individual that will lend oversight and provide strategic for external partnerships and programmatic engagement. Reporting to the CEO and Library Director, this position serves as a member of the Senior Leadership team, and provides organizational leadership for partnerships including communication, grants, donor relationships, and programming. The Director of Strategic Partnerships, Communication, and Engagement works closely with faculty of the member institutions and may serve as a liaison for selected activities of the library’s Board of Trustees. The incumbent is engaged professionally, participates in local, regional, and national initiatives, and has experience or an interest in non-profit governance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Engagement

• Steers the organization in cultivating and maintaining dynamic programmatic relationships with member institutions and community partners in metro Atlanta
• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Library’s communication initiatives in both print and digital formats towards promoting institutional awareness.
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and directing integrated and comprehensive Library engagement programs that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction and connection between AUC Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, and surrounding/related communities
• Partners with the AUC and other communities to develop distribution opportunities for advancing scholarship and collection awareness
• Engages AUC faculty, staff, organizations in collaborative public programming associated with existing and emerging digital and physical archival collections
• With the staff, curates physical and digital collections, media displays, and other initiatives to allow for audience engagement
• Partners with Library Director to identify opportunities to expand engagement and serve as a liaison between the Library and external organizations
• Contributes to the development and of new community partnerships to support Library and AUC wide initiatives
• Works with the Associate Library Director to operationalize grants, special initiatives, and other projects as necessary.

Donor Relations

• Implements a multi-year plan to advance institutional efforts to increase community connections and donations, and in and relationships
• Evaluates the impact of existing community/donor relationships to make, recommend and implement strategies for the future
• Identifies opportunities to connect and honor emerging and potential donor groups
• Leads the organization’s pursuit of external funding, identifying and developing proposals that advance Library initiatives.
• In conjunction with relevant library departments, builds and sustains partnerships with Atlanta University Center member institutions and external organizations to increase the visibility and use of the library’s holdings
• Works closely with the Director of the Archives Research Center to cultivate notable donations/donor relationships
• Cultivates and strengthens relationships through the Library’s Friends Council, fostering engagement and friend-raising opportunities that support Library initiatives.

Administrative Support 

• Supervises, coaches, and evaluates permanent and temporary staff
• Actively contributes to Library activities through membership on committees and working groups
• Develops process for documenting, tracking, and reporting partnership activities
• Serves as creative resource for communication (i.e. social media, web pages)
• Participates in strategic planning, development of new initiatives, resource and policy development, and governance
• Participates in library wide solutions in support of the library’s mission and its operations
• Assists with the formation and review of policy, contracts, budgets, and planning.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science or advanced degree with experience relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven record of visionary leadership and an ability to persuade, engage and articulate a vision to a wide variety of audiences
• Experience providing and managing library programs and services with evidence of a progressive increase in the scope of responsibility
• Experience in project management
• Experience negotiating and coordinating team projects
• Experience with grants management
• Two plus years of supervisory experience
• Track record of success leading people and projects
• Familiarity with archival collections
• Passion for community relations and library archives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to set priorities, embrace and drive change initiatives, and to use collaborative and inclusive leadership skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in the areas of archival, media, and virtual services, and strategic planning
• Ability to effectively and responsibly manage resources and budgets
• Awareness of emerging developments, trends, issues in higher education

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, company paid disability plans, company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit an official application on our website using this link.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Full Time
Professional
Salary range:$51,523.34 – $69,000 Annually

SUMMARY:

 The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC Woodruff Library) is dedicated to supporting the academic and scholarly missions of three distinguished institutions that constitute the world’s largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Strategically located to serve these campuses, the AUC Woodruff Library is a central hub for both intellectual and social engagement within the Atlanta University Center community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library seeks a collaborative, culturally grounded, and service-oriented Humanities Librarian to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of faculty and students across the AUC consortium, which includes Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.

This position serves as the primary subject liaison for academic departments and programs in art, music, dance, and visual culture, with a specialized focus on the African American and African diasporic artistic experience. In addition to providing research services, instruction, and collection development, the Humanities Librarian will work closely with the library’s GLAM Coordinator to support cross-institutional arts initiatives, exhibits, and special programming that amplify the cultural legacy of the Atlanta University Center. The position reports to the Team Lead for Research and Reference Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve as the subject liaison to departments and programs in Art, Music, Dance, and Visual Culture, supporting a wide array of curricular, performance, and scholarly needs.
• Provide expert research assistance, instruction, and collection development in music (including classical, jazz, gospel, hip hop, and African diasporic genres), visual art, dance, and interdisciplinary arts.
• Integrate information literacy and research strategies into arts-based courses and workshops, adapting content for both academic and studio-based learning.
• Develop and maintain subject-specific Research Guides, curated digital exhibits, bibliographies, and instructional content tailored to the needs of AUC students and faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty to embed culturally relevant library support into courses, performance-based projects, and capstone experiences.
• Partner with the GLAM Coordinator to support library-museum initiatives, visual culture programs, exhibitions, and events across the AUC institutions.
• Support access to archives, rare materials, scores, recordings, and primary sources held within the AUC Woodruff Library and partner collections.
• Monitor and respond to scholarly trends in Black aesthetics, musicology, dance studies, art history, and visual culture.
• Contribute to public programming, exhibits, and partnerships that highlight the artistic achievements of the African American community.
• Actively participate in professional development and library governance

WORK/EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Academic background or demonstrated subject knowledge in music, dance, art, or visual culture, especially in relation to African American or African diasporic traditions.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and teaching practices in the fine and performing arts.
• Experience with reference, instruction, and/or liaison services in an academic or research library setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills committed to equity, access, and cultural competency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Second graduate degree or significant coursework in Music, Art History, Dance Studies, or African American/Africana Studies.
• Experience with collection development, particularly in music (e.g., scores, audio recordings, streaming resources) and visual media.
• Familiarity with digital scholarship tools, visual resources, or exhibition platforms.
• Experience working in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), minority-serving institution, or culturally specific academic setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the archival environment, including lifting and handling materials.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA)

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, company paid disability plans, company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Virtual Job Informational Session
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual job informational session  hosted via Zoom to learn more about this position, the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library’s priorities, and what success looks like in the role. These sessions offer the opportunity to hear directly from hiring managers, gain insight into the application and hiring process, and participate in a live Q&A. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged.

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. ET and 6:00 P.M. ET
https://www.auctr.edu/news-events/virtual-informational-sessions-feb-6th/

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. ET and 6:00 P.M. ET
https://www.auctr.edu/news-events/virtual-informational-sessions-feb-13th/

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. ET and 6:00 P.M. ET
https://www.auctr.edu/news-events/virtual-informational-sessions-feb-20th/

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. ET and 6:00 P.M. ET
https://www.auctr.edu/news-events/virtual-informational-sessions-feb-27th/