Delivery Operations and Barker Stacks Manager
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Description
DELIVERY OPERATIONS AND BARKER STACKS MANAGER Libraries oversees Barkers closed stacks collections delivery of materials across library locations (excluding Harvard Depository) and the campus-wide book locker service. It ensures efficient cost-effective access to physical collections by managing staff workflows and environments while collaborating with leadership to improve delivery services. The position leads delivery operations develops workflows troubleshoots locker systems maintains the delivery van ensures staff compliance coordinates with campus partners monitors budgets and analyzes performance data. It also maintains stacks order supports collections projects coordinates facilities work and responds to emergencies. Additionally it supervises staff and students and contributes to departmental planning communication and service improvements.
The full job description is available here: MIT Libraries Jobs Page
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree or related coursework; a minimumof twoyears of experience in library operations including physical collections storage environments and supervision; strong operational expertise with a user-focused service approach and understanding of library logistics and delivery workflows; excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to coordinate across teams and locations; strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on continuous improvement; proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new tools and systems; ability to work collaboratively manage relationships and conflict and engage diverse stakeholders; ability to work under pressure manage competing priorities and adapt to ambiguity; dependable with strong attendance; able to respond to after-hours emergencies; valid drivers license with a good driving record; and ability to lift 40 lbs. move materials and handle physical library tasks. PREFERRED: Knowledge of emerging service models including book lockers; supervisory experience in a union environment; and experience with reporting tools or library systems (e.g. Alma Primo Cognos).
2/25/2026
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Kanban
- Project / Program Management
- Agile
- Waterfall
- Project Leadership
- Application Development
- Project Management
- Scrum
- Microsoft Project
- SDLC
- Project Implementation
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