Chief, Special Collections & Senior Archivist (Latin America)

Greater Western Library Alliance Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection. This senior leadership role oversees acquisition, stewardship, preservation, processing, and accessibility of rare books and manuscripts.

The position focuses on materials documenting Latin America, Latina/o communities in the United States, and the Black diaspora in the Americas.

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection. This senior leadership role oversees acquisition, stewardship, preservation, processing, and accessibility of rare books and manuscripts.

The position focuses on materials documenting Latin America, Latina/o communities in the United States, and the Black diaspora in the Americas.