Processing Archivist - Special Collections & Archives

The California State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Dominguez Hills is seeking a CSU Processing Archivist to manage complex archival functions, create metadata for physical and digital materials, and prepare finding aids in Archives Space. The role involves reference assistance and collaboration with Gerth Archives staff.

Candidates should have strong cataloging skills, experience with ContentDM, and knowledge of archival standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required plus 2–3 years library/clerical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in history or related field preferred.
• Experience with archival standards and metadata creation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create metadata for CSU Archives digital materials and prioritize cataloging.
• Develop and maintain digital resources including scanning and metadata development.
• Arrange and describe archival materials and create finding aids.
• Provide archival reference assistance via email, in person, and phone.
• Participate in outreach duties and contribute to department website updates.

Skills

Metadata creation

Cataloging

ContentDM

ArchivesSpace

Reference assistance

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in history or related field

Tools

ContentDM

ArchivesSpace

HTML

OCR

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

California State University Dominguez Hills is seeking a CSU Processing Archivist to manage complex archival functions, create metadata for physical and digital materials, and prepare finding aids in Archives Space. The role involves reference assistance and collaboration with Gerth Archives staff.

Candidates should have strong cataloging skills, experience with ContentDM, and knowledge of archival standards.