Closing Date:
Archives and Collections
No
Regular
No
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 .
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 .
Archives & Collections
The UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture seeks a skilled, collaborative Lead Project Archivist to arrange, describe, and preserve the Heifer International records. This is a full-time, on-site, term-limited position with an anticipated three-year duration. The Lead Project Archivist will manage a 2-3 person processing team and collaborate with the Head Archivist to implement processing and digitization plans. This position is well-suited to a more experienced archival professional seeking a focused project role.
Headquartered in Little Rock, Heifer International is a global nonprofit whose mission is to end hunger and poverty by supporting local farmers and their communities. The Heifer International records, dating from the 1940s to the 1990s, total approximately 800 boxes. Materials include correspondence, annual reports, shipping records, project reports, financial records, campaign materials, magazines and catalogs, scrapbooks, photographic slides and negatives, reel-to-reel tapes, VHS tapes, hard drives, computer disks, and artifacts. This collection will provide insight into understanding Arkansas’s history and its connections to the world. This is a 12-month grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of annual grant funding.
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Master's degree in information and library science or related field;
- Two or more years of experience processing archival materials in a variety of formats;
- Experience writing finding aids.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Demonstrated record of successful project management and supervisory experience;
- Professional experience in an academic or research library, special collections repository, or other relevant setting;
- Experience using ArchivesSpace.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process the Heifer International records. This includes developing a processing plan, researching collection items for identification, arranging and describing materials, rehousing materials for preservation, and creating a DACS-compliant finding aid;
- Supervise 2-3 project archivists and graduate assistants (e.g., organizing workload, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction);
- Create and maintain an achievable timeline for the project;
- Manage project documentation, such as progress reports and lead update meetings;
- Select and digitize physical materials and write metadata according to institutional standards;
- Monitor access to sensitive or restricted materials, ensuring compliance with privacy and security protocols;
- Consult and collaborate with CAHC archivists as needed to ensure appropriate processing of varying formats;
- Participate in outreach activities to promote the collection;
- Assist with internal and external research requests related to the collection;
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience using best practices to arrange and describe archival collections;
- Knowledge of processing hybrid collections;
- Understanding of privacy, safe handling, confidentiality, copyright, and use issues in an archival setting;
- Thorough knowledge of archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD and DACS;
- Experience with digital asset management systems, including ArchivesSpace and CONTENTdm;
- Ability to establish priorities, set and meet goals and deadlines, and manage project schedules;
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Additional Information:
$55,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Recruitment Contact Information:
China Higginbotham, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration,
[email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Walking
Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping
Yes
