Lead Processing Archivist - Special Collections

Certifiedarchivists; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 35,640 - 43,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Denton, Texas, is seeking a Processing Archivist to oversee the archival processing of unique collections. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of library experience, focusing on supervision, research, and communication. The Processing Archivist will collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance access to archival materials and guide student assistants. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary starting around $39,600 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of full-time library experience.
• Expert knowledge of library principles and policies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities of the Archival Processing Unit.
• Supervise archival projects and act as project manager.
• Research and write historical context for collections.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Archival processing

Research skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in Denton, Texas, is seeking a Processing Archivist to oversee the archival processing of unique collections. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of library experience, focusing on supervision, research, and communication. The Processing Archivist will collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance access to archival materials and guide student assistants. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary starting around $39,600 depending on qualifications.