Requisition Number 2588BR
Position Title Executive Director CIAS Image Perm Inst
College/Division College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
Organization CIAS Image Permanence Institute
Wage Band 122A
Employment Category Fulltime
Department/College Description The Image Permanence Institute® (IPI) is a recognized world leader in the development and deployment of sustainable practices for the preservation of images and cultural property. IPI accomplishes this through a balanced program of research, education, products, and services that meet the needs of individuals, companies, and institutions.
IPI® is a nonprofit, university-based laboratory devoted to preservation research. It is the world’s largest independent laboratory with this specific scope. Founded in 1985, IPI provides information, consulting services, practical tools and preservation technology to libraries, archives, and museums worldwide. The imaging and consumer preservation industries also use IPI’s consulting, testing and educational services.
Areas of Research and Expertise
The nature of photographic images and other forms of print media
Information and technical support for the archival and photographic conservation profession
Sustainable practices in environmental management and preservation
The stability of imaging and information media and digital print preservation
Development of ISO Standards for imaging media and preservation
Our Audience
Libraries, archives and museums worldwide look to IPI for reliable information, consulting, practical tools, and preservation technology. We have long-standing partnerships with the Library of Congress, the National Archives & Records Administration, the New York Public Library, the National Museum of Denmark and many other institutions. The imaging and consumer preservation industries rely on IPI’s extensive laboratory facilities and trained staff for consulting, testing, and educational services.
Detailed Job Description Anticipated start date: January 2017
Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Image Permanence Institute (IPI) of RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, a university-based laboratory devoted to preservation research and the development of sustainable practices for the preservation of images and cultural property. Through a balanced program of sponsored research, education, products, and services, and with annual operating income of $2M and 16 staff, IPI provides essential guidance and information, consulting and testing services, practical tools and preservation technology to libraries, archives, museums, and related industries worldwide. The Executive Director will guide IPI in addressing new and transformative areas for preservation research and education.
Current areas of focus are:
• Preservation Environment & Collection Management via research, outreach, consulting, web-based software, and hardware
• Imaging & Information Media Preservation via research, outreach, tools, and testing services
Required Minimum Qualifications Advanced Degree and 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Ability to guide IPI in addressing new and transformative areas for preservation research and education
• Strong analytical skills and ability to implement short- and long-term priorities of the organization
• A recognized leader, or ability to become a recognized leader, in the field of preservation
• Exceptional people management, communication, and leadership skills; proven ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop talented and committed staff
• Successful grant development and implementation experience
• Demonstrated capacity for conceptual and critical thinking
• Highly effective presentation skills; ability to engage audiences of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to cultivate relationships with funding sources and professional preservation organizations
• Entrepreneurial spirit desirable; financial management experience a plus
To view the full job description and to be considered for this position, apply at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff/; click on “Search Openings”. Enter “2588BR” in the keyword search.
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