University Archivist -- West Virginia University Libraries

Greater Western Library Alliance Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 54,900 - 67,100; Full time

Job summary

The University Archivist at West Virginia University Libraries leads development of the University Archives within the West Virginia & Regional History Center, preserving WVU records since 1867 and guiding access for scholars and the public.

The role collaborates with faculty, students, alumni, and library colleagues to build collections, support teaching with archives, and advance records management across the campus.

Qualifications

• Experience developing archival programs and managing collections.
• Ability to collaborate across campus and with external partners.
• Knowledge of records management and archival best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward collections documenting WVU history and campus life.
• Build relationships with campus stakeholders to collect and preserve broader university records.
• Support outreach, instruction, and research using University archives.
• Provide guidance on access, preservation, and access policies.

Job description

University Archivist -- West Virginia University Libraries

West Virginia University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and forward‑thinking University Archivist to lead the development of a comprehensive University Archives program. Housed within the West Virginia & Regional History Center (WVRHC), the University Archives preserves the permanent records of WVU that document the institution’s operations, achievements, and campus life since 1867.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how the University’s history is preserved, interpreted, and shared. The University Archivist will play a critical role in safeguarding institutional memory, supporting innovative research and student learning, strengthening engagement with alumni and campus partners, and advancing records management across the University. Working collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators, alumni, and library colleagues, the successful candidate will help ensure that the stories, decisions, and experiences that define WVU are preserved and accessible for generations to come.

The University Archivist is responsible for developing and stewarding collections documenting the history of West Virginia University; building relationships with campus and other stakeholders to collect the full scope of the University’s history; and supporting outreach and instruction using University archives. The position advances the University’s land‑grant mission by preserving and providing access to institutional records that document teaching, research, and service, ensuring they inform scholarship and support institutional memory.

Salary: Salary range commensurate with experience and faculty rank, salary for Assistant appointment starts at $61,000. Rank is determined by years served in a professional librarian capacity.