Koerner Library Program Coordinator

Staff - Union### ##
** Job Category
** CUPE 2950## Job Profile

CUPE 2950 Salaried - Administrative Support 4 (Gr8)### ##
** Job Title
** Koerner Library Program Coordinator### ##
** Department
* * UBC Library | Koerner Library### ##
** Compensation Range**$4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly### ##
** Posting End Date
** February 20, 2026
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* Note:

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
** Job End Date
** April 27, 2026

This position will have the option of a hybrid work arrangement of working remotely one day a week, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
** Job Summary
** The Walter

C. Koerner Library is a multi-tenant learning and research support facility, providing a dynamic learning environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University of British Columbia. The UBC Library Research Commons (RC) and Humanities and Social Science division (HSS) are two highly active units within Koerner Library, supporting research endeavors and providing educational programming and services. The RC is a community space that embraces both new and traditional exploratory scholarship and provides access to services and expertise for the advancement of research.

HSS supports many departments and programs within the Faculty of Arts with services and collections.

As a key member of Koerner Library staff, the Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the complex needs of programs and services, student management, administration operations, and communications related for Koerner Library. In addition, the Program Coordinator acts as a backup for the Manager, Koerner Library on matters concerning building management.

The Program Coordinator collaborates with the Library Communications team to develop marketing assets and strategic plans to promote all programming and offerings hosted by the units within Koerner Library. The Program Coordinator also supports the Koerner Library circulation desk by performing public service duties on a backup basis and acts as a key point of contact for patrons seeking Access Services.

** Organizational Status
** Works independently, under the general direction of the Head, Koerner Library. Provides oversight for 11 or more graduate student employees. Works closely with librarians, staff and student employees in Koerner. Works closely with the Head, Koerner Library and Manager, Koerner Library in the management of the building. Works closely with the librarians in the oversight of student employees. Ensures consistency with staff training, competencies, policies and procedures.

Provides feedback in the hiring processes, evaluation, and termination for student employees in the RC, HSS and Ask Away. Provides backup to the Manager, Koerner Library in the areas of building and student employee management, as required.

Liaises with Library IT, Library Facilities, UBC security, Risk Management and other building tenants (such as the Vice President Research & Innovation Office) for equipment, facilities, health & safety, and security needs. Works closely with Library Facilities and with Building Operations, including custodial personnel, to ensure the building is maintained according to UBC standards.

Works closely with partners across UBC Library and other University units to ensure the success of Koerner Library’s services and programs. Partners include librarians across UBC branches, the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communications (CWSC), Faculty of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies (G+PS). Collaborates with the Library Communications team regularly to develop promotional plans and materials for marketing events and services. Attends meetings with the Communications Manager and Head, Koerner Library to review and evaluate performance of marketing  the…