"Archivist for University Archives & Records"

The Bentley Historical Library seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Archivist for University Archives and Records to lead the Library's fieldwork and collection development for the University of Michigan's archives. The position strengthens documentation of the University's diverse and evolving history by building relationships with administrative units, faculty, staff, student organizations, alumni, and affiliated individuals.

This is a regular appointment, recognizing that sustainable records stewardship and fieldwork require long-term commitment and continuity of presence. The position reports to the Associate Director for Collections at the Bentley Historical Library.

Working within the University Archives and Records, the Archivist identifies, appraises, and acquires records and personal papers that reflect the university's teaching, research, and community impact. This position will sustain the success of earlier acquisition work with university records while critically exploring new and emerging areas for future collecting. The Archivist will collect materials in all formats, including digital, and ensure that archival transfers and records management practices align with the Bentley's mission and university policies.

This role is integral to Bentley's commitment to inclusive collecting and reparative archival practices, ensuring that the full scope of university life, administrative, academic, research, and cultural, is represented and preserved for future generations.

A detailed list of responsibilities is available here.

University Archives Fieldwork and Collection Development

Build and sustain relationships across campus to identify, appraise, and acquire records in all formats. Strengthen documentation of the university's evolving history through active fieldwork and responsive collecting.

Advocacy, Description, and Records Stewardship

Advise units on records stewardship and coordinate timely, policy-aligned transfers. Support descriptive and preservation practices that ensure long-term access and integrity of university records.

Outreach and Education

Provide training, consultations, and presentations that help campus partners understand their roles in documenting university life. Promote awareness of archival processes, requirements, and resources.

Professional Development and Service

Engage in ongoing learning and professional service to support an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-looking University Archives program.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree with coursework in archival studies or an advanced degree in a related discipline, combined with relevant archival experience.
• Knowledge of archival and records management principles, practices, and descriptive standards (DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH).
• Familiarity with born-digital records appraisal, description, and preservation.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a heterogeneous group of staff and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and commitment to professional engagement and continuous learning.
• Comfort with and ability to learn new technologies.

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in two pages or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and a resume as one PDF file (due to system limitations).

The general salary range for this position is $61,000- $64,000 annually. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include education level, experience, knowledge and skills for the position, and internal equity within the unit. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

The mode of work for this position is Hybrid.

The salary for this position will be based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Excellent benefits are available; for details, see http://benefits.umich.edu/

This faculty position is subject to the U-M/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement. Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Archivist level. The minimum salary for this position is $61,000 at the Assistant Archivist level. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $64,000 annually.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, on behalf of their Librarian, Archivists, and Curator bargaining unit (LEO-GLAM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.