Archival Project Manager (Limited Term), Smith College, Northampton, MA
Posted November 3, 2014
Smith College is accepting applications for a limited term (12 month) Archival Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Special Collections, this position will serve as the Special Collections Project Manager for a Smith College “Women and Activism” research and digitization project in support of the curriculum. The successful candidate will coordinate and liaise with project stakeholders and collaborators including: faculty, Special Collections and Digital Strategies and Services (Libraries), the Office of the Provost, Educational Technology Services (specifically the lead Instructional Technologist), and Information Technology Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; education in the humanities, especially 20th Century U.S. history or women’s history a plus; digital project management experience required. Experience working on online learning or digital humanities projects required; experience working in Special Collections or working with special collections materials a major plus.
Skills: Understanding of primary source research methodologies. Familiarity with digital humanities practices, knowledge of digital asset capture (text and media) management practices and systems, including digital preservation. Demonstrated capacity for managing people, experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment. Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills. Sophisticated planning and organization skills.
Review of applications will begin immediately. To review the job description and to be considered for this position, apply on-line at http://smithcollege.hiretouch.
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