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Certifiedarchivists

Digital Archivist

Certifiedarchivists, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Job Title:

Digital ArchivistLocation:

UT MAIN CAMPUSTime Type:

Full timePosted On:

Posted 30 Days AgoJob Requisition ID:

R_00034285Hiring Department:

Dolph Briscoe Center for American HistoryPosition Open To:

All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:

40FLSA Status:

ExemptEarliest Start Date:

Aug 02, 2024Position Duration:

Expected to ContinueGeneral Notes:

Occasional evenings and weekends for special events as needed.Purpose:

Oversee the appraisal, processing, preservation, description of and access to born digital and digitized archival materials.Responsibilities:

Appraise, preserve, describe, and provide access to primary source digital materials, both born digital and digital content created in house.Develop and document policies and procedures for stewardship of digital materials, including email, websites, social media as well as material residing on current or legacy formats.Participate in center-wide activities, collaborative working groups, and other center committees as assigned.Keep abreast of current trends in digital preservation theory, standards and technologies and lead evaluation and implementation of tools, standards and systems related to digital stewardship and metadata management.Manage the staff in the Digital Archives Unit.Represent the Briscoe Center and University Archive in collaborative campus wide digital stewardship efforts.Meet and communicate with donors to facilitate collection development and acquisition process and assist in transferring archival collections to the Center, with some occasional travel as needed.Work in the reading room regularly and respond to reference inquiries from a wide variety of individuals and entities.Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in Information Science, Information Studies, History or other closely related field with a concentration in archival enterprise.1-2 years working with digital material in an archival setting.Strong technical expertise with digital objects in a library or cultural heritage organization.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with digital stewardship issues, tools, standards, and best practices.Familiarity with metadata standards relevant to archival collections.Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Archivist designation.Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certificate from the Society of American Archivists.Experience planning and managing a digital preservation program.Supervisory experience.Strong organizational and project management skills.Experience designing and managing complex projects.Demonstrated ability to create solutions for problems, negotiate difficult situations, motivate staff, and maintain a productive harmonious work environment.Ability to embrace ambiguity in a changing environment and be committed to continual professional development, improvement and learning.Experience leading collaborative initiatives in a highly distributed environment.Experience working with Preservica.Experience working with Drupal based open source digital objects repositories like Islandora and Archipelago.Salary Range:

$59,000Working Conditions:

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of ladders. Lifting and moving up to 50lbs. Will be exposed to book dust and book mold.Required Materials:

Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.Compliance:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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