Strategic Leader, Special Collections & Senior Archivist

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Libraries seeks a Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection.

You will lead acquisition, stewardship, preservation, processing, and public service for rare books and manuscripts documenting Latin America and related communities. The role requires strategic management and collaboration across UT Libraries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science or related field.
• Four or more years in an archive repository or rare materials setting.
• Experience with library or special collections public service.
• Understanding of archival processing, rare books, and preservation.
• Supervising or leading staff.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency.
• Knowledge of Latin American history and culture.
• Ability to manage confidential information and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct Special Collections operations and security, preservation, and access to rare materials.
• Oversee archival processing, accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation.
• Coordinate onsite and remote storage management.
• Supervise Benson staff and student workers; foster inclusion.
• Participate in Benson Leadership Team planning and assessment.
• Support digitization, description, discovery, and responsible use of collections.
• Manage budgets, donor relations, and collection development activities.
• Provide public service leadership and remote/in-person research assistance.

Skills

Public service

Staff supervision

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Archivial processing

Preservation knowledge

Spanish/Portuguese

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Libraries seeks a Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection.

You will lead acquisition, stewardship, preservation, processing, and public service for rare books and manuscripts documenting Latin America and related communities. The role requires strategic management and collaboration across UT Libraries.