University Archivist

Troy University; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a University Archivist in the Library to serve as a senior advisor to university leadership on archives program development and best practices.

The role involves applying archival standards, managing materials, and guiding institutional records management while collaborating with campus stakeholders. A MLS or related degree is required or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• MLS or archival degree required or equivalent experience in archives/manuscripts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills

MLS or archival skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT in archives imaging/editing

Education

ALA accredited MLS or related degree

Job description

The University Archivist position in the Library is a professional staff position and is responsible for serving as a senior advisor to university leadership in the development of the archives, and providing expertise in accepted standards and best practices of archival administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA accredited MLS or graduate degree in archival studies or related advanced subject degree with coursework or equivalent experience in archives and/or manuscripts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and manage time effectively.
• Experience with information technology applications in the archives or library environment, including imaging and editing technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience encoding finding aids using EAD (Encoded Archival Description)
• Experience with records management methodologies and technologies, including management of electronic records.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

No

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m—5:00pm Additional hours may be occasionally be needed. There will be occasional evening and weekend hours.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Unofficial Transcript 2

Optional Documents

- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Social Media website
  • Indeed
  • Other employment website (please specify below)
  • Employee Referral (please specify below)
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• Please specify:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  • Not a current Troy University employee
  • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
  • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
  • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
• * Do you have a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or related degree with equivalent coursework or experience in archives and/or manuscripts?
  • Yes
  • No