Assistant Archivist

Summary

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.Under the supervision of the College Archivist, the Assistant Archivist will oversee the planning and implementation of physical and digital archival processing for the Spelman Archives, assist with reference requests, and help coordinate outreach activities such as instruction, programming, and exhibits.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesArrange material in alphabetical, chronological or subject order in accordance with a predetermined plan of arrangementPerform routine preservation work, including identifying and photocopying unstable material; removing paper clips, staples, rubber bands, and other damaging materialsPrepare and input/type item-level inventory list of the physical contents of archival collectionsAssist with the physical receipt, shelving and relocation of archival collectionsPrepare transfer documentation for college departments and acknowledgement correspondence for donors to the ArchivesPerforms core archival processing and collection management functions including processing digital and physical archival collections and assists with other departmental needs and projectsAssist with data entry for physical and digital archival collections in ArchivesSpaceAssist in supervising undergraduate student workers in the ArchivesAssist with responding to reference inquiries and working with patrons in the Archives Reading RoomRequired QualificationsA Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA -‐accredited program or a Master's degree in history or a related field from an accredited programGraduate level coursework in archival management & theoryDemonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, including experience processing archival recordsKnowledge of relevant standards for archival description including DACS , EAD and EAC - CPFExcellent leadership and organizational skills and ability to plan, coordinate, and implement complex projectsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of staff in a rapidly changing environmentExcellent written and oral communication skillsKnowledge of history and culture of the African DiasporaExperience working with digital content management systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience with research and reference services in an archives or manuscript repositoryExperience working with born digital and digitized archival recordsExperience working with ArchivesSpaceCertifications, Licenses, RestrictionsNonePhysical DemandsAbility to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. Sitting, walking, assisting researchers in the reading roomFull Time/Part TimeFull Time/Part Time Full-timeWork Location/ScheduleThis position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.FLSAFLSA ExemptNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies 1EEO StatementSpelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover Letter of InterestOptional Documents350 Spelman Lane S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314-4399#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.Under the supervision of the College Archivist, the Assistant Archivist will oversee the planning and implementation of physical and digital archival processing for the Spelman Archives, assist with reference requests, and help coordinate outreach activities such as instruction, programming, and exhibits.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesArrange material in alphabetical, chronological or subject order in accordance with a predetermined plan of arrangementPerform routine preservation work, including identifying and photocopying unstable material; removing paper clips, staples, rubber bands, and other damaging materialsPrepare and input/type item-level inventory list of the physical contents of archival collectionsAssist with the physical receipt, shelving and relocation of archival collectionsPrepare transfer documentation for college departments and acknowledgement correspondence for donors to the ArchivesPerforms core archival processing and collection management functions including processing digital and physical archival collections and assists with other departmental needs and projectsAssist with data entry for physical and digital archival collections in ArchivesSpaceAssist in supervising undergraduate student workers in the ArchivesAssist with responding to reference inquiries and working with patrons in the Archives Reading RoomRequired QualificationsA Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA -‐accredited program or a Master's degree in history or a related field from an accredited programGraduate level coursework in archival management & theoryDemonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, including experience processing archival recordsKnowledge of relevant standards for archival description including DACS , EAD and EAC - CPFExcellent leadership and organizational skills and ability to plan, coordinate, and implement complex projectsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of staff in a rapidly changing environmentExcellent written and oral communication skillsKnowledge of history and culture of the African DiasporaExperience working with digital content management systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience with research and reference services in an archives or manuscript repositoryExperience working with born digital and digitized archival recordsExperience working with ArchivesSpaceCertifications, Licenses, RestrictionsNonePhysical DemandsAbility to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. Sitting, walking, assisting researchers in the reading roomFull Time/Part TimeFull Time/Part Time Full-timeWork Location/ScheduleThis position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.FLSAFLSA ExemptNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies 1EEO StatementSpelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover Letter of InterestOptional Documents350 Spelman Lane S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314-4399#J-18808-Ljbffr