Riverside, CA: Director of Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside

Job Opening Title:
Director of Special Collections and University Archives

Name of Employer:
University of California, Riverside

Job Site Location (City AND State):
Riverside, California

Application Deadline:
November 21, 2025

Minimum Degree Requirement:
ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or equivalent or advanced degree in one or more fields relevant to the position

Years of experience required:

Salary Range:
$75,958 – $173,482

Job Opening URL:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02156

Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) Library seeks applications for an innovative, dynamic and collaborative change agent to serve as the Director of Special Collections and University Archives. The ideal candidate will be committed to building comprehensive research collections that support creative scholarship, be passionate about special collections, and an expert in new and emerging information and library technologies. The Director of Special Collections and University Archives serves as a member of the UCR Library leadership team and plays an integral role in strategic planning within an innovative, deeply collaborative environment. The Director of Special Collections and University Archives is responsible for the collaborative strategic direction, administration, and day-to-day operations of Special Collections and University Archives.

To apply please see the full job description and application at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02156

EEO/AA/ADA/Vets Employer
Application review date: 11/21/2025