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Posted: 12-Sep-23
Location: Birmingham, Michigan
Type: Full Time (In-Office)
Salary: $90,000-$95,000
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Archive Director – Private Family Office - Birmingham, Michigan
Harper Associates is being retained for this search
This is a non-traditional archive serving a family office and fulfilling company requests. The person to take on leadership responsibilities should have an educational and working background in archival administration or management, preferably with business experience, of at least 5 years. It is not a traditional position, so flexibility and willingness to tackle a variety of duties is necessary.
These duties include, but are not limited to, communication with employer and executive assistants, developing good relations with the company employees, training, oversight of a growing collection, assignment, and management of projects for 7 archivists, timely completion of projects, quality control of work products, and maintenance of the Vernon Content Management System. It will also include administrative duties such as timesheet review and submittal and accountability of project status and completion.
This person should develop an overall knowledge of the organization of the archive and the historical background of the company. Additionally, as duties will include delegation of work to appropriate staff, understanding the nuances of the individuals who make up the staff is necessary. The current Archive Director will train the selected candidate.
This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with exceptional benefits which include fully paid family medical coverage, dental insurance, 401K plus contribution, paid vacation and holidays along with generous bonus.
Please forward resume in confidence to :
Cindy Krainen
Harper Associates
Direct: 248-932-3662
cindy@harperjobs.com
www.harperjobs.com
Desired qualifications include: audio/visual experience along with digitization skills, Excel proficiency, an understanding of archival hierarchy, and knowledge of preservation principles. A master’s degree is required in library science, with emphasis in archives, or similar concentrations in areas such as museum studies.
Final applicants will be required to undergo a professional assessment and review prior to hiring. Successful applicant will be trained in all areas. Soft skills that are desirable include: willingness to effectively lead, the ability to draw out the best skills and abilities of employees, and successful conflict resolution. Organizational skills, a strong sense of teamwork, maintenance of strict confidentiality, and a healthy respect for the employer are vital.