Digital Archivist & Research Specialist

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Archivist responsible for appraising, editing, and directing the safekeeping of permanent records. You will prepare archival records for easy access, create computer archives, and research historical materials to determine retention. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and active listening. Responsibilities also include organizing records and preserving documents in various formats. This position is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying and understanding points made.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding implications of new information for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Appraise, edit, and direct the safekeeping of permanent records.
• Prepare archival records for easy access to information.
• Create and maintain accessible computer archives and databases.
• Research topics relevant to collections to determine what should be retained.
• Organize archival records and develop classification systems.
• Preserve records, documents, and objects in necessary formats.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Active Learning

Job description

Course Advisor is seeking an Archivist responsible for appraising, editing, and directing the safekeeping of permanent records. You will prepare archival records for easy access, create computer archives, and research historical materials to determine retention. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and active listening. Responsibilities also include organizing records and preserving documents in various formats. This position is based in the United States.