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Digital Records Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

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Closing Date : Type of Position :

Professional Staff - Project / Program Administration

Workstudy Position : Job Type :

Regular

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department :

Archives & Collections

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Digital Records Specialist reports to the executive director and is responsible for managing and leading the digital services lab and managing digital assets. They are part of the management team and participate in ongoing strategic planning, assessment, and reporting activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency / institution policy.

Qualifications :

Required Education and / or Experience :

  • Master's Degree in Information and Library Science, or a related field;
  • Three or more years of experience in an archive, library, or in a public history setting.

Preferred Education and / or Experience :

  • Experience in Workday.
  • Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Oversee Digital Services Lab equipment, training, and workflows;
  • Work with archivists to manage procedures and develop policies for maintaining born-digital and digitized assets;
  • Support digital scholarship initiatives and collection accessibility;
  • Partner with UA Little Rock IT Services for CAHC's hardware, software, and network needs;
  • Manage CAHC technology, including inventory, updates, and procurement;
  • Develop policies and procedures in collaboration with Center management and IT Services;
  • Provide insight and guidance on new and emerging technologies relevant to CAHC;
  • Train staff and students to digitize physical materials and preserve born-digital assets, and ensure proper file formats and metadata standards for digitization projects;
  • Monitor access to sensitive or restricted materials, ensuring compliance with privacy and security protocols;
  • Mentor graduate assistants as detailed in the CAHC GA syllabus;
  • Administer ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, Preservica, Google Drive, and other CAHC digital management systems;
  • Administer project management software, monday.com, and Slack;
  • Maintain CAHC website, digital projects (e.g., Digital Ocean, Bluehost, AWS, and Google Analytics), and web exhibits;
  • Participate in strategic planning;
  • Staff research desk, including an occasional Saturday;
  • Work with other archivists, library staff, and external stakeholders on projects and initiatives;
  • Participate in training sessions and workshops to improve skills and stay current with archival best practices, tools, and technology;
  • Assist with grant writing;
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Excellent time management;
  • Diversity, inclusivity, and cultural awareness;
  • Continuous learning and development;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Mastery of relevant archival management technologies.
  • Additional Information :

    Salary Information :

    53,000

    Required Documents to Apply :

    List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

    Optional Documents :

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Recruitment Contact Information :

    Jess Porter, Executive Director<

    Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

    Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

    The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and / or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

    The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

    Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

    All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

    Constant Physical Activity :

    Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking

    Frequent Physical Activity :

    Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking

    Occasional Physical Activity :

    Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

    Benefits Eligible :

    Salary : $53,000

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