The Oregon State University Libraries is excited to invite applications for the University Archivist in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center (Corvallis, Oregon). The University Archivist is responsible for several fundamental programmatic activities including records management, preservation, and access of university records with long-term historical or administrative value, accessioning, and arrangement and description. In collaboration with SCARC colleagues, the University Archivist fosters a culture of ethical, service-oriented stewardship of SCARC’s resources. The University Archivist supervises the Collections Archivist and the Records Manager. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The anticipated starting salary will be $75,508- $80,508. The position is open through Friday February 19th, 2023. For more information and to apply please visithttps://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/131121.
Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) or an advanced degree in a related field that included coursework in archival theory and practice, OR Bachelor’s degree AND certificate from the Academy of Certified Archivists.
Demonstrated experience supervising employees, must include: hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, or mentoring.
Experience in processing and preparing finding aids for archival and manuscript collections.
Experience using archives collection management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archon, or Archivist Toolkit.
Experience in relationship building with collection donors.
Knowledge of the procedures for technical accessioning of materials in electronic formats.
Knowledge of records management theory, standards/best practices, and technologies.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; this may include planning, coordinating, and implementing effective programs, complex projects, or service models.
Excellent oral communication, writing, research, and organizational skills, including the ability to problem-solve, and interpret and enforce policies through diplomatic, adaptable, and pragmatic approaches.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in interactions, practice, and relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the description of archival collections, especially of under-represented and marginalized individuals and communities, and demonstrated experience in the application of those principles in order to increase access and awareness of these materials.
