Assistant University Archivist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks an experienced archivist to oversee daily archival reference operations for in-person and remote patrons, and to manage large research projects for administrative offices.

You will coordinate sharing of collection content across the website, blog, and social media, and serve as a liaison with university communications while supervising student employees.

Work with the University Archivist on outreach, instruction, and collection development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as specified.
• 3+ years archival experience, with at least 2 years in an academic or institutional archive.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day archival reference operations for in-person and remote patrons.
• Manage large-scale research projects for administrative offices and departments.
• Coordinate sharing of collection content across website, blog, and social media platforms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Archives knowledge

Manuscripts management

Archival standards

Education

Master's Degree in Library & Information Science or Archival Studies from an ALA-accredited institution

Job description

Position Summary

Oversee day-to-day archival reference operations serving both in-person and remote patrons, including internal partners. Manage large-scale research projects for administrative offices and departments. Coordinate the sharing of collection content across the website, blog, and social media platforms. Serve as a liaison with communications departments across the University. Supervise and train all student employees. Work with the University Archivist on outreach, student instruction, and collection development.

Qualifications

Required Education: Master's Degree in Library & Information Science or Archival Studies from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.

Required Experience: 3+ years relevant archival experience with at least 2 years of experience in an academic or institutional archive or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience: 3+ years Library digitization involving library metadata and/or experience working at a university archives/repository.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of archives and manuscripts management. Proficiency with archival standards and literature.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Experience with outreach activities, including exhibition and workshop planning.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $71,644.94 to USD $91,644.94. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.