What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Archivist and Head of Archives & Special Collections position at Radford University?
University Archivist and Head of Archives & Special Collections
Working Title : University Archivist and Head of Archives & Special Collections
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Position Number : FA0030
Posting Number : AP00469P
Type of Recruitment : General Public
Is this position restricted? No
Work Location : Radford
Division : Academic Affairs-10
College / Unit : Library-1190
Department : Library-11901
Hours Per Week : 40
Months Per Year : 12
Academic or Calendar Year : Calendar Year
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; evening and weekend hours as needed. Telecommute eligible.
Contact Name for Applicant : Jennifer Resor Whicker
Contact Phone for Applicant : 540-831-6624
Education / Experience : ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library / information science or related discipline.
Job Summary : The University Libraries at Radford University seeks a creative, user-oriented University Archivist and Head of Archives and Special Collections to lead our Archives and Special Collections team. This role is essential to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and development of our institution, ensuring that archival materials reflect and document our diverse university community and contribute to our Appalachian Collection and Special Collections. Reporting to the University Librarian, the University Archivist will oversee all aspects of Archives and Special Collections operations, including appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, and conservation of materials. Additionally, this position provides specialized outreach, reference, and instructional services to foster the use of our collections by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external researchers. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position, with starting rank based upon experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions.
Required Qualifications :
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills, with a commitment to fostering teamwork and collaboration.
- Expertise in archival standards, preservation practices, and archival management software.
- Proficiency in digital preservation tools and experience in creating online finding aids.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with experience preparing reports and instructional materials.
- Cataloging experience following national archival standards and best practices. Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining online archival finding aids.
Preferred Qualifications :
Hiring Range : Commensurate with experience
Posting Date : 11 / 25 / 2024
Application Review Date : 01 / 02 / 2025
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants : Must have a criminal background check, Telecommute Eligible, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below.
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
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