East Tennessee State University
Two-Year Project Archivist
East Tennessee State University, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
Two-Year Project Archivist
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Position InformationJob Title:
Two-Year Project ArchivistDepartment:
Archives of Appalachia - 21860Pay Grade:
7Job Category:
AdministrativeJob Summary:
Do you have a passion for history and want to play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage? As the Two-Year Project Archivist at the Archives of Appalachia, you will lead an exciting initiative to process and uncover a treasure trove of primary sources.Through an IMLS grant, you will oversee the arrangement, description, housing, and digitization per contemporary professional standards, vocabularies, and practices as well as local processing guidelines; rehousing the collection and addressing any preservation concerns as needed; creating a finding aid for the collection using a hosted version of ArchivesSpace; performing quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of work; and contributing to project documentation. This eclectic collection contains a rich variety of media – from 1000+ oral histories to 1500 rare photographs to 100 linear feet of documents.You will employ best practices to ensure these historic materials are professionally organized and accessible for researchers. Your finding aid creations will virtually expand access for all. You’ll also supervise student workers and contribute to project reports, allowing others to learn from your work.As a key member of the Archives team, you’ll play an integral role in showcasing Appalachian voices and stories from the past. Your efforts will enhance cultural understanding and bring joy to future generations exploring their heritage.If unlocking history’s treasures through thoughtful preservation and description inspires you, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference. Help us bring Appalachia’s invaluable collections to light.For a full position description visit:
East Tennessee State University Employment Site | Project Archivist (etsu.edu)Benefits:
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:Paid time off & leave17 paid holidaysEducational AssistanceHealth and life insuranceRetirementAccess to University facilities and services and much more!Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at:
https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of standards and best practices for arranging and describing manuscript, A/V, and photographic materials, as demonstrated through relevant experience and/or coursework.Knowledge of Microsoft Office/365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop), and archival collections management software programs such as ArchivesSpace.Ability to learn new technologies and instruct others in their uses.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.Ability to balance and complete multiple concurrent projects, set priorities, and maintain a schedule in order to ensure timely completion of goals and objectives.Ability to process collections in a timely manner.Ability to supervise the work of others.Ability to move archival collections (up to 40 pounds).Ability to tolerate dust, possible exposure to mold, and occasional exposure to fumes.Required Qualifications:A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline received by the time of hire.ORA Bachelor’s degree plusAt least three years of work experience in an academic archive.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information sciences received by the time of hire;One year of experience processing archival collections with multiple formats, including audio, moving images, artifacts, manuscripts, and photographs.Knowledge of Appalachian culture and history.Certification through the Academy of Certified Archivists.Salary:
$43,900Posting Detail Information:Posting Number:
AS01448PIs this position subject to a criminal background check?
NoIs any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
YesFLSA Status:
Dependent Upon SalaryOpen Date:
09/24/2024Close Date:
10/28/2024Open Until Filled:
NoSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeOptional Documents:East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities. Full Non-Discrimination Policy ... More
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To apply for this position, select 'Apply for this Job'.Posting Details
Position InformationJob Title:
Two-Year Project ArchivistDepartment:
Archives of Appalachia - 21860Pay Grade:
7Job Category:
AdministrativeJob Summary:
Do you have a passion for history and want to play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage? As the Two-Year Project Archivist at the Archives of Appalachia, you will lead an exciting initiative to process and uncover a treasure trove of primary sources.Through an IMLS grant, you will oversee the arrangement, description, housing, and digitization per contemporary professional standards, vocabularies, and practices as well as local processing guidelines; rehousing the collection and addressing any preservation concerns as needed; creating a finding aid for the collection using a hosted version of ArchivesSpace; performing quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of work; and contributing to project documentation. This eclectic collection contains a rich variety of media – from 1000+ oral histories to 1500 rare photographs to 100 linear feet of documents.You will employ best practices to ensure these historic materials are professionally organized and accessible for researchers. Your finding aid creations will virtually expand access for all. You’ll also supervise student workers and contribute to project reports, allowing others to learn from your work.As a key member of the Archives team, you’ll play an integral role in showcasing Appalachian voices and stories from the past. Your efforts will enhance cultural understanding and bring joy to future generations exploring their heritage.If unlocking history’s treasures through thoughtful preservation and description inspires you, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference. Help us bring Appalachia’s invaluable collections to light.For a full position description visit:
East Tennessee State University Employment Site | Project Archivist (etsu.edu)Benefits:
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:Paid time off & leave17 paid holidaysEducational AssistanceHealth and life insuranceRetirementAccess to University facilities and services and much more!Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at:
https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of standards and best practices for arranging and describing manuscript, A/V, and photographic materials, as demonstrated through relevant experience and/or coursework.Knowledge of Microsoft Office/365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop), and archival collections management software programs such as ArchivesSpace.Ability to learn new technologies and instruct others in their uses.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.Ability to balance and complete multiple concurrent projects, set priorities, and maintain a schedule in order to ensure timely completion of goals and objectives.Ability to process collections in a timely manner.Ability to supervise the work of others.Ability to move archival collections (up to 40 pounds).Ability to tolerate dust, possible exposure to mold, and occasional exposure to fumes.Required Qualifications:A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline received by the time of hire.ORA Bachelor’s degree plusAt least three years of work experience in an academic archive.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information sciences received by the time of hire;One year of experience processing archival collections with multiple formats, including audio, moving images, artifacts, manuscripts, and photographs.Knowledge of Appalachian culture and history.Certification through the Academy of Certified Archivists.Salary:
$43,900Posting Detail Information:Posting Number:
AS01448PIs this position subject to a criminal background check?
NoIs any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
YesFLSA Status:
Dependent Upon SalaryOpen Date:
09/24/2024Close Date:
10/28/2024Open Until Filled:
NoSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeOptional Documents:East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities. Full Non-Discrimination Policy ... More
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