Head of Special Collections & Senior Archivist, Latin Am.

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection within UT Libraries. The role leads acquisition, preservation, processing and access to rare books and manuscripts documenting Latin America, Latina/o communities, and the Black diaspora.

The successful candidate will manage daily operations, supervise staff, collaborate across departments, and engage donors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science or related field.
• Experience in archives, special collections, or rare materials setting.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese; knowledge of Latin American history.
• Supervising staff and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Benson's Special Collections program, ensuring preservation and accessibility of materials.
• Oversee archival processing, accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation.
• Coordinate onsite and remote storage management; supervise staff and students.
• Develop public services and instructional programs for researchers; lead Rare Books Room operations.
• Engage donors and stakeholders; participate in collection development and budgeting.

Skills

Spanish/Portuguese

Public service

Archival processing

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection within UT Libraries. The role leads acquisition, preservation, processing and access to rare books and manuscripts documenting Latin America, Latina/o communities, and the Black diaspora.

The successful candidate will manage daily operations, supervise staff, collaborate across departments, and engage donors.