"Archives Coordinator"

Archives Coordinator

Posting Number: SP005159P
Division/College: General Library
Department: General Library
Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

This position reports to the Head of Special Collections and Archives and assists with processing university and manuscript collections, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats. The focus of the position is to expand access to archival collections by encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Archives West consortium and by contributing to the library’s historical blog, Idaho Harvester. This position supports outreach by creating online exhibits and digital collections as well as assisting with the creation and installation of physical displays in and outside of the library. Providing patron reference service, including assisting with orders and inquiries, is an important component of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with library catalogs or information databases
• Experience working in archives, museums or related field
• Experience with using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Experience providing customer service in a public facing role

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• None

Additional Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with Archivist’s Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, or other content management system software
• Experience with encoded archival description practices
• Knowledge of University of Idaho, Idaho and Pacific Northwest history
• Experience conducting reference interactions
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 35 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment that may include dust, irritants and/or mold

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $19.88 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is open until filled. Applications received by 02/12/2026 will be given first consideration.

All applicants are asked to submit their resume, a letter of qualification, and three references within the application. The letter of qualification should address all of the required and preferred qualifications for the position.

Three professional references are requested. These references should include recent direct supervisors.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.