Archivist - Higher Ed. jobs in Indiana

Under the direction of the Director of the University Archives, the Processing Archivist will arrange and describe special and archival research collections, university records, and personal papers, focusing on materials that share the stories and contributions of historically marginalized groups in the Indiana University Libraries collections. These collections span several units across the Libraries, notably Area Studies and University Archives. While the incumbent will work under the general direction of the Director of the University Archives, they will collaborate and consult with colleagues in departments that connect with the collections. The priority for the incumbent in this position will be to complete the processing of the Indiana University Libraries African Studies Collection’s’ Liberian Collections.

We invite applications from candidates who demonstrate comfort and flexibility with organizational change and reporting structures as the Libraries are implementing their strategic plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To include working with the Archives Digital Archivist to process and describe born-digital records and papers within collections

Preferred Qualifications:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by February 18, 2024, will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 – Phone: 812-855-8196 – Fax: 812-855- 2576 – Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: April 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.