What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archivist - Kennedy Institute of Ethics position at Georgetown University?
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Requirements
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE) at Georgetown University is a research center where ethicists engage in rigorous, sustained conversations with experts and practitioners across disciplines to respond to the pressing ethical issues of our time. The KIE helped invent the field of bioethics – the ethics of health, the environment, and emerging technology -- beginning a tradition of creative leadership in practical ethics that continues into the twenty-first century. Established in 1971, it is one of the oldest academic ethics centers in the world and has a rich history.
Duties
The Archivist for the Kennedy Institute of Ethics will manage, process, and build the archives of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Reporting to the Head of Archival Processing in the Georgetown University Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections, the Archivist for the KIE will be responsible for managing the KIE’s archival collection, including the processing and authoring of relevant finding aids. This role is vital in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff in support of campus teaching, learning, research, and also in participating in outreach and programming to engage students, faculty, visiting researchers, and staff. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
The Archivist for the KIE reports to the Head of Archival Processing in the Georgetown Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections. The Head of Archival Processing ensures that the Archivist is achieving the goals and objectives established for this position. The primary workplace of the Archivist will be in Lauinger Library, which includes an office, processing room and storage, as well as access to the Booth Center’s classroom and reading room. The Archivist will also have a secondary workspace in the KIE. The Archivist collaborates with the Program and Reference Specialist and Technical Services Manager in the Bioethics Research Library (BRL) and will also work with librarians, archivists, and staff at the Georgetown University Library, as well as faculty, staff, and visiting researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics.
Requirements And Qualifications
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Requirements
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE) at Georgetown University is a research center where ethicists engage in rigorous, sustained conversations with experts and practitioners across disciplines to respond to the pressing ethical issues of our time. The KIE helped invent the field of bioethics – the ethics of health, the environment, and emerging technology -- beginning a tradition of creative leadership in practical ethics that continues into the twenty-first century. Established in 1971, it is one of the oldest academic ethics centers in the world and has a rich history.
Duties
The Archivist for the Kennedy Institute of Ethics will manage, process, and build the archives of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Reporting to the Head of Archival Processing in the Georgetown University Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections, the Archivist for the KIE will be responsible for managing the KIE’s archival collection, including the processing and authoring of relevant finding aids. This role is vital in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff in support of campus teaching, learning, research, and also in participating in outreach and programming to engage students, faculty, visiting researchers, and staff. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct reference and outreach services for the collection with resident and visiting faculty, researchers, and students.
- Work closely with the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics to selectively solicit and acquire additional archival materials related to the rich history of the KIE and the field of bioethics.
- Collaborate with the Program and Reference Specialist and Technical Services Manager in the Bioethics Research Library which is affiliated with the KIE and overseen by the Georgetown University Library.
- Occasionally support the work of colleagues in the BRL in the areas of collections, research services, and public services, participating in regular staff meetings of the KIE.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics to build relationships with donors and develop the collection.
The Archivist for the KIE reports to the Head of Archival Processing in the Georgetown Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections. The Head of Archival Processing ensures that the Archivist is achieving the goals and objectives established for this position. The primary workplace of the Archivist will be in Lauinger Library, which includes an office, processing room and storage, as well as access to the Booth Center’s classroom and reading room. The Archivist will also have a secondary workspace in the KIE. The Archivist collaborates with the Program and Reference Specialist and Technical Services Manager in the Bioethics Research Library (BRL) and will also work with librarians, archivists, and staff at the Georgetown University Library, as well as faculty, staff, and visiting researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics.
Requirements And Qualifications
- An ALA-accredited MLS with emphasis on archives (or experience equivalent to an archives concentration)
- Minimum two years of professional experience working in a special collections or archival repository
- Experience processing archival collections and providing reference and research services
- Firm understanding of archival theory and practice, including national standards for archival materials, such as DACS and EAD
- Working knowledge of or familiarity with ArchivesSpace or other archival management systems; knowledge of or familiarity with other relevant standards, such as Dublin Core
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated experience and a strong commitment to making rare and archival materials accessible, as well as to providing reference services in a specialized research environment
- Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
- Interest and educational background in the field of Bioethics
- Experience working on archival digitization projects
- Experience hiring and supervising students
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising and/or obtaining grants
- Experience with donor outreach and stewardship
- Experience supporting instructional sessions
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Salary : $47,586 - $87,558
