"Born Digital Archivist - American Heritage Center"

Born Digital Archivist - American Heritage Center

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JOB TITLE:

Born Digital Archivist

JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee the operation of select archival, financial, personnel, and institutional support functions. Supervise individuals or multiple units within a department as designated by the departmental manager; alternatively, they may report to the director and take on responsibilities that are Center-wide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as the Born Digital Archivist for the American Heritage Center involved with all aspects of born-digital archival records.
• Pays close attention to the born digital records of the University of Wyoming and works closely with the AHC's University Archivist to manage the university's electronic records and thoroughly integrate them with physical content.
• Assesses software and hardware needs of user departments and recommends appropriate applications to ensure their compliance with best practices for permanent record maintenance and storage within the AHC's Digital Archives.
• Directly oversees the operation of various aspects of the American Heritage Center's born-digital archives and both coordinates with and directly assists AHC departments and units to maintain effective workflows relating to the acquisition, ingest, preservation, access, and long-term storage of digital materials entrusted to the Center's care.
• Trains and supervises AHC employees working within the Center's Born Digital Archives to maintain an efficient and productive workflow. Reports to the AHC Assistant Director.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Some travel may be required.
• May serve as a representative for the department or center on University or other committees, as directed.
• Acquire and continually update knowledge of current archival and support functions to facilitate assigned Born Digital AHC operations.
• May perform additional special assignments as directed.
• Participate in outreach functions to promote the AHC's goals and programs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Technical proficiency in assigned responsibilities
• Progressive professional development
• Integrity
• Consistency
• Quality Orientation
• Independence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 5 years work-related experience in an archival setting

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An MLS or MLIS degree with a concentration in digital management.
• Extensive knowledge of archival concepts, methodology, and techniques.
• Experience with University, state and federal policies, rules and regulations relating to archives.
• Experience with contemporary archival and records management principles and practices.
• Experience with creating and maintaining databases.
• Knowledge of data management and tracking principle and protocols.
• Knowledge of descriptive cataloging principles and archives use of the Internet.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.