Processing Archivist - Special Collections & Digital Access

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma seeks a Processing Archivist to manage accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation of university archival and manuscript collections. The role supports both the University Archives and Special Collections, including RIM initiatives and digitization projects.

The position supervises student employees, collaborates on digital initiatives, and provides reference services while promoting access to enduring university history for teaching, research, and community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in archives, special collections, records management, or a related field.
• Coursework in archives, archival administration, records management, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and describe archival collections following archival standards (DACS, etc.).
• Coordinate accessioning workflows and transfers for university records.
• Support digitization initiatives and digital preservation workflows; assist with metadata.
• Supervise 1-3 student employees; train and evaluate their work.
• Assist with exhibits, public programming, and campus outreach.
• Maintain statistics and contribute to departmental planning.

Skills

Analytical ability

Research skills

Public speaking

Communication

Project management

Supervision of students

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science or closely related field

5 years professional archives experience

Course work in archives/records management

Education-equivalency option (Bachelors + 8+ years)

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma seeks a Processing Archivist to manage accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation of university archival and manuscript collections. The role supports both the University Archives and Special Collections, including RIM initiatives and digitization projects.

The position supervises student employees, collaborates on digital initiatives, and provides reference services while promoting access to enduring university history for teaching, research, and community