Job Opening Title: Project Archivist
Institution/Organization Name: Virginia Tech
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Blacksburg, VA, USA
Application Deadline: Review date, August 10, 2018
Link to job posting: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/88468
Years of experience required: Demonstrated experience
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: Working Title: Project Archivist
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Role Title: Professional Faculty
Posting Number: AP0180243
About Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
Position Summary:
The University Libraries at Virginia Tech seeks a service-oriented, well organized, technically savvy, and self-motivated Project Archivist. Based in the Special Collections department, the Project Archivist is responsible for coordinating the one-year NHPRC-funded project “‘They’re Closing Down the Textile Mill:’ Creating Access to the Fries Textile Plant Records at Virginia Tech.” The Project Archivist will be a full-time, faculty-level position for a 12-month period, reporting to the Processing and Special Projects Archivist. They will perform the majority of their duties in the Carol M. Newman Library and Library Service Center, a library storage facility.
Required Qualifications:
-The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree, preferably in library and information studies, history, or a related field.
-They must have demonstrated work experience in an archives, library, or museum setting.
-They must have demonstrated experience processing archival or manuscript collections and creating access tools, such as EAD finding aids.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred qualifications include experience with a large-scale processing project, digitization projects, management experience, metadata creation, creating exhibits, organizing community events, and a demonstrated knowledge of American labor history or experience with business records.
Must have a conviction check: Yes
How to Apply for this Job:
Applications must be submitted online at http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment. Search for posting # AP0180243. The application package needs to include a C.V., cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, and names of three (3) references and their contact information. Review of applications will begin Friday, August 10, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
Employee Category: Administrative and Professional Faculty
Appointment Type: Restricted
If restricted or temporary, enter end date: 1 year appointment with an ending date of September 30, 2019
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Academic Year or Calendar Year: Calendar Year
Percent Employment: Full-time
If part time, enter Percent Time:
Pay Range: $50,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience
Location: Blacksburg
Department: Library
Location, if not Blacksburg:
Location Zip Code: 24061
Work Schedule: 8am-5pm M-F or as assigned
Job Posting Date: 07/20/2018
Review Begin Date: 08/10/2018
Job Close Date:
Restricted to university employees only? No
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department.
Quick Link: http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/88466
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