Technical Services Manager (Archivist III), Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Posted February 13, 2023
Position Summary
The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at The University of Arizona is seeking candidates for an open Technical Services Manager (Archivist III) position. The Technical Services Manager oversees the development of a user-centered archival processing program for the CCP and manages other elements of metadata creation in support of digital and special collections. As a creative and collaborative member of CCP’s Archives team, the Technical Services Manager works to optimize accessioning workflows; proposes policies, procedures, and workflows for efficient processing; processes and oversees processing of archival collections; designs and implements assessments to assist in understanding collection needs and prioritizing; and makes recommendations for tools, platforms and workflows. The Technical Services Manager establishes, documents and maintains policies for effective and efficient organization, description, and discovery of primary resource materials; coordinates arrangement and description workflows; and trains staff on best practices.
Rate of Pay: $53,463 – $62,000 (DOE)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience
- Minimum 5 years or relevant experience, including 3 years’ experience in creation of DACS compliant archival finding aids using EAD mark-up, and 3 years’ experience in creation of MARC records for archival collections
- Experience fostering public understanding of and access to cultural heritage collections
- Experience in training and supervising student employees
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Art History, Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school, or equivalent experience and training
- Experience managing projects and people
- Supervisory experience in a cultural heritage environment
- Experience with exposure or use of cultural heritage tools, technology and platforms (e.g. ArchivesSpace, Aeon)
- Experience handling rare and fragile materials
- Experience with Gallery Systems’ TMS and eMuseum or CollectionsSpace
- Experience with ArchivesSpace or equivalent
- Experience with Aeon or other collection management systems
- Experience with digital processing and preservation techniques and best practices
- Experience with accepted preservation methods applied to archival collections of books, journals, manuscripts, photographic materials, and ephemera
To Apply
To view the full job description and apply, visit https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/12422.