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Archivist - Library
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Inc
KANSAS CITY, MO
Added 1 day ago
Archivist - Top Secret clearance
LAUKOA
Washington, DC
Added 1 day ago
UO
Part-Time Archivist
University of Tampa
United States
- Part-time
Added 4 days ago
University Archivist
Huston-Tilloston University
Austin, TX
Added 5 days ago
DO
Archivist
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES
United States
- $41,800 to $46,800 USD / year
Added 6 days ago
ARCHIVIST
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Washington Navy Yard, DC
Added 6 days ago
Archivist I - Vital Records & Statistic
State of Utah - Jobs
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Added 7 days ago
University Archivist
Indiana University at Bloomington (Faculty)
IN
Added 7 days ago
Archivist (NPS, Aztec Ruins National Monument)
Great Basin Institute
Albuquerque, NM
Added 8 days ago
SO
Archivist I - Vital Records & Statistics, DHHS
State of Utah Office of the Governor
Salt Lake City, UT
- $18.73 to $29.66 USD / hour
Added 10 days ago
NR
Assistant University Archivist
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
New York, NY
- $77,000 to $91,644.94 USD / year
Added 10 days ago
Archivist (Kansas City) - State Historical Society of Missouri
University of Missouri
MO
Added 11 days ago
TG
Archivist (NPS, Aztec Ruins National Monument)
THE GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE
Albuquerque, NM
- $30 USD / hour
Added 11 days ago
GS
University Archivist and Manager, Digital and Special Collections
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
- $27.88 USD / hour
Added 11 days ago
University Archivist
Mississippi Valley State University
MS
Added 12 days ago
Archivist and Historian - Research Analyst III
United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)
Doral, FL
Added 12 days ago
ZA
Archivist
Zimmerman Associates, Inc.
Washington, DC, DC
- $43.76 USD / hour
Added 12 days ago
Archivist
Resolian
Malvern, PA
Added 12 days ago
University Archivist
Troy University
AL
Added 12 days ago
Clerical Assistant, Archivist
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
Added 12 days ago
University Archivist
Jackson State University (MS)
Jackson, MS
Added 12 days ago
CO
Archivist - Office of Municipal Archives & History
City of Savannah
Savannah, GA
- $27.7 USD / hour
Added 13 days ago
Senior Archivist
Barnard College
New York City, NY
Added 13 days ago
Archivist
Heritage Werks, Inc.
Duluth, GA
Added 13 days ago
Archivist
Heritage Werks, Inc.
Suwanee, GA

Huston-Tilloston University

University Archivist

Austin, TX, United States

$46,000 annually, plus benefits!

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Pay: $46,000 annually, plus benefits!
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Original job description

University Archivist

POSITION SUMMARY

The University Archivist supports the educational mission of the University by developing and maintaining general and Huston-Tillotson University historical archival born-digital and print resources to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies. The Archivist is responsible for providing reference for the Archives. The Archivist will work with the respective departments of the Downs-Jones Library and independently to provide access to and enhance the discovery of archival and born-digital collections. The person in this position will stimulate student, faculty, and staff teaching, research, and learning through the use of the Archives and Special Collections.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates the general operation of the University Archives including research appointments, record management, assessment of outcomes, hiring and training of student workers;
Provides leadership and creative vision to carry out the archival program to promote the preservation of archival materials, born-digital materials, and digitization.
Processes archival collections;
Creates DACS and EAD compliant finding aids for collections;
Develops, implements, and manages the creation of access points for digital archives;
Manages various archival management systems, digital repository, and related software;
Assists users in the selection of resources from the archives;
Works with donors and stakeholders on and off campus to coordinate the systematic intake of new accessions into the archives;
Develops, implements, and manages archival outreach activities;
Creates and maintains rotating displays of archival materials;
Works with departments on campus to provide archival materials for promotional campaigns, as requested;
Serves on the Public Services desk providing reference as needed, including administering Chat reference;
Submits periodic reports to the Director of Library and Media Services;
Updates and modifies archives policy and digital preservation policy as needed in collaboration with the library staff and Director of Library and Media Services;
Works with the Director of Library and Media Services and other library staff members in planning and implementing library enhancements for improved quality public services;
Participates in continuing education opportunities;  Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary to accommodate institutional events and needs;
Conducts community outreach and partners on external projects to promote the institution.
Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Director for continued, effective, and quality service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences from an ALA accredited library school;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of archival processing and cataloging standards (e.g., DACS, EAD, LCSH, DublinCore, PBCore) and theory such as More Product/Less Process (MPLP);
Familiarity with managing digital collection repositories such as CONTENTdm or ArchivesSpace;
Ability to conduct outreach to enhance the visibility of the Archives and work with multiple vendors;
Some knowledge of Audio/Visual (A/V) formats ;
Familiarity with Texas Archival Resources Online (TARO) or ability to learn;
Must be able to manage and update archival policies and digital preservation policies;
Ability to create workflows for multiple projects;
Knowledge of digitization hardware and software is essential;
Ability to communicate effectively;
Ability to assist users in the use of Archival resources;
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access;
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse multi-cultural socio-economic populations in public settings;
Ability to work productively in a team environment with information technology and library personnel;
Ability to work independently to contribute to the needs of a team and community members.
Commitment to the mission and vision of the University.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to the Director of Library and Media Services

SALARY RANGE

$46,000 annually, plus benefits!

POSITION STATUS

Full-time, in-person.

SETTING Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.

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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Access
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