Manager - Library Archives

Friendsofkerhonkson; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College in Texas seeks a Library Archives Manager to organize, describe, preserve, and share the STC Historical Legacy Archives. You will develop workflows for physical and digital materials, supervise staff, and coordinate district-wide exhibits and educational displays for students and the community.

The role requires a Master’s in Library and Information Studies (ALA-accredited) or archival studies, plus 4+ years of library/archives experience and 2+ years of supervisory

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required from an ALA-accredited program or archival studies.
• At least four years of library or archives experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of archival theory and metadata standards (DACS, EAD).

Responsibilities

• Manages the STC Historical Legacy Archives collections per professional standards.
• Develops and maintains archival workflows, including born-digital materials.
• Oversees digitization processes and accurate metadata organization.
• Collaborates with college departments on records management and exhibits.
• Plans district-wide exhibits and presentations to educate stakeholders.
• Supervises and trains assigned staff and reports to leadership.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies

4+ years of library or archives experience

2+ years of supervisory experience

Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication

Strong computer skills (MS Office)

Knowledge of archival theory and metadata standards (DACS, EAD)

Job description

Special InstructionsDear Applicant,The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:Social Security NumberDate of BirthAgeCitizenship StatusGenderEthnicity/RaceMarital StatusApplicant Photos* .Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.TranscriptsTranscripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).Foreign transcriptsApplicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES MembersJob DescriptionDepartment: LibraryGeneral Statement of JobThe Library Archives Manager is responsible for successfully arranging, describing, preserving, sharing, and managing the STC Historical Legacy Archives collections, including the development of district-wide educational exhibits and displays that serve students, faculty, staff, and the local community. This position oversees the development and evaluation of workflows and procedures for processing physical and digital archival collections. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Manages the STC Historical Legacy Archives collections, including accessioning, arranging, describing, and preserving archival materials in accordance with professional standards.Develops and maintains archival workflows, procedures, and documentation, including those for born-digital materials.Ensures adequate preservation and maintenance of archival materials in a variety of formats including paper, three-dimensional objects and artifacts, born-digital and/or audiovisual materials, and other formats as applicable.Develops and manages processes related to digitization including evaluating equipment hardware and software, and maintains accurate metadata, digital file organization, and storage according to industry standards.Collaborates effectively with other College departments, including the Office of Accountability, Risk, and Compliance regarding records management procedures for archival collection materials.Oversees, develops, and coordinates district-wide exhibits and presentations showcasing materials from the archival collections to inform and educate users on the enduring history and impact of the college, including event planning, marketing, communications, and related promotional and instructional activities.Organizes, produces, and maintains data reports and other documentation to contribute to department-level planning and the formulation of new policies and procedures.Keeps up to date with developments in archival standards and trends, applying new rules, interpretations, and techniques as appropriate and providing training and development opportunities for assigned staff.Creates and executes work plans and schedules as appropriate for the projects and programs under direct management, including those initiated or managed by the Library Services Department.Recommends for hire, supervises, trains, assigns schedules, and evaluates assigned staff; provides guidance concerning personal and professional development.Collaborates with the library leadership team to provide progressive, team-oriented leadership while building and maintaining strong public/working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.Assists the Associate Dean of Library Services in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the library’s procedures, programs, functions, operations, and activities.Resolves problems by analyzing information and data and identifying solutions.Works independently without close supervision.Travels throughout the college district as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceMaster’s Degree in Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited institution; or in archival studies; or in a related field required.At least four (4) years of library or archives experience required.At least two (2) years of supervisory experience required.Experience in archives and/or special collections in an academic setting preferred.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated experience in archival practices.Demonstrated training in archival studies.Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.Knowledge of archival theory, metadata standards (e.g., DACS, EAD), and archival management systems preferred.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects that requires demonstrated leadership ability.Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment.Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.Knowledge of college facilities, operation, processes and procedures.Familiarity working with staff and faculty in a higher education setting.Maintains familiarity with the College’s programs, policies, and procedures.Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsSecurity Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.In addition, subject to a federal background check.Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance. Physical RequirementsExerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.Ascending or descending ladders and stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.Sitting and standing particularly for sustained periods of time.Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Minimum Compensation$67,459.00Desired Start DateNovember 20, 2026Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank)26 October 2026 11:59pm