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Head Archivist - Weitzman Architectural Archives
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Posted Job Title
Head Archivist - Weitzman Architectural Archives
Job Profile Title
Archivist B
Job Description Summary
The Head Archivist is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible the holdings of the Architectural Archives. Reporting to the Curator, the Head Archivist oversees the operations of the Architectural Archives at the University of Pennsylvania (AAUP) as well as the stewardship of its over 400 design-related collections. A successful candidate will bring leadership, vision, and support to the AAUP team, and will work to align the collecting mission and related activities with institutional capacity and needs.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Collections Management: Oversee collections management systems (e.g. ArchivesSpace and Archivematica), including generating finding aids and metadata. Direct the arrangement and description of archival collections. Create and implement processing plans for archival collections. Provide administrative support for incoming collections, including finalizing deeds of gift and maintaining donor files.
- Team Leadership and Supervision: Provide leadership in the management of archival collections. Oversee day-to-day operations of the archives. Develop, revise, communicate, and document goals, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the collections-related activities of the Architectural Archives. Supervise both temporary and student workers assigned to collections processing, rehousing and preservation activities. Supervise Public Services Coordinator (full-time position), Digital Project Archivist (part-time position), and any temporary collection processing staff. In collaboration with the Curator, participate in budget planning and management for collection development, preservation, and access efforts.
- Exhibitions and Public Programs: In support of the curator, assist in the organization and delivery of public programs, with curatorial work and the preparation of objects for in-house exhibitions. In collaboration with the Curator, assist with the preparation and documentation of loan requests (including condition reports, loan agreements, receipts and additional paperwork as required).
- Environmental Monitoring & Management of Collections in Off-site Storage: Monitor collection storage environments as well as the movement of collections between on-and off-site storage spaces, liaising with colleagues in Facilities, as well as on-campus and off-campus storage locations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- ALA accredited MLS with specialization in archives and/or rare materials or ACA Certified Archivist, and 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and library/archives experience are required.
- Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of key issues, emerging technologies, and recent trends in archives and special collections.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with great attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in libraries and archives.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience working with architectural records, art collections, or highly visual archival collections.
- Work experience in a higher education setting.
- Evidence of success in introducing and managing change in a complex environment.
- Experience with ArchiveSpace and Archivematica.
- Demonstrated aptitude for departmental leadership.
Please provide a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this role. Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of the application prior to submitting.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Design
Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $72,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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