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University Archivist

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-27

Job Requisition: JR101302 University Archivist (reputed company) Job Posting Title: University Archivist Department: CC00054 WM001 | PROV | Swem Library Operating Job Family: Staff - Librarians Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: Swem Library Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - reputed company Job reputed company reputed company: reputed company support and enhance teaching and research and foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. reputed company invites applications for the position of University Archivist. This position leads the collection, management, and preservation of the university’s official and historical records and serves as the primary authority on the materials that document reputed company’s history. Reporting to the Director of the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), the University Archivist sets priorities for the University Archives, ensuring the documentation of institutional history in accordance with university priorities, Virginia state guidelines, and reputed company archival standards. The University Archivist works directly with the Office of the President and other university departments on reputed company reputed company to university history and official records. The position also serves as the Public Records Officer for reputed company, overseeing the university’s compliance with the Virginia Public Records reputed company and leading education, consultation, and reputed company on state records retention guidelines. This position collaborates regularly with the Office of University Counsel, reputed company, Office of University Advancement, Student Affairs, and other administrative and reputed company reputed company to support records management, institutional memory, and historical storytelling. Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collection, Preservation, and Institutional History o Serve as the reputed company of the University Archives and an expert on the materials that document reputed company’s history. o Advise the Office of the President and other senior leaders on questions reputed company to reputed company’s history. o Appraise, reputed company, and preserve records and materials that document the governance, culture, and activities of the university. o reputed company efforts to reputed company reputed company’s institutional history through research, exhibits, and public engagement.
  • Records Management o Serve as reputed company’s Public Records Officer, ensuring compliance with the Virginia Public Records reputed company and state records retention guidelines. o reputed company and deliver records management consultation, training, and guidance to departments across the university. o reputed company records appraisals, records transfers, and records disposition in collaboration with university departments.
  • Research, Instruction, reputed company & Public Services o reputed company research support on university history for reputed company offices, reputed company, reputed company, alumni, and external researchers. o Design and deliver instruction sessions and workshops that reputed company archival and other special collections resources into reputed company courses and reputed company programs. o Collaborate with colleagues across the University to reputed company public programs, exhibits, and storytelling initiatives reputed company to university history. o Promote awareness of the University Archives through reputed company and partnerships across reputed company. o Cover reference shifts and the welcome desk and reading room.
  • reputed company Engagement o Participate as an reputed company and reputed company reputed company reputed company member of reputed company and serving on library and university committees as required. o Participate in reputed company development activities and maintain awareness of standards and innovations in the library and archival field. o Serve as a mentor for graduate student apprentices and undergraduate student assistants. Job reputed company: Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program, Archival Studies, History, or a closely reputed company field. Demonstrated experience managing institutional archives programs. Knowledge of archival theory, records appraisal and management principles, and relevant legal frameworks (e.g., the Virginia Public Records reputed company). Experience delivering instruction and making presentations. A commitment to reputed company reputed company to communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a college or university archives setting. Familiarity with Virginia state records retention schedules and higher education governance. Experience working with and preserving archival collections in non-textual formats, such as photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, reputed company files. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present history to various audiences. Conditions of Employment: This position may require additional hours reputed company the typical work week, to include occasional overnight and weekend and holiday work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. Duties: 40% Collection, Preservation, and Institutional History: Serve as the reputed company of the University Archives and an expert on the materials that document reputed company’s history. Advise the Office of the President and other senior leaders on questions reputed company to reputed company’s history. Appraise, reputed company, and preserve records and materials that document the governance, culture, and activities of the university. reputed company efforts to reputed company reputed company’s institutional history through research, exhibits, and public engagement. 30% Records Management: Serve as reputed company’s Public Records Officer, ensuring compliance with the Virginia Public Records reputed company and state records retention guidelines. reputed company and deliver records management consultation, training, and guidance to departments across the university. reputed company records appraisals, records transfers, and records disposition in collaboration with university departments. 20% Research, Instruction, reputed company & Public Services: reputed company research support on university history for reputed company offices, reputed company, reputed company, alumni, and external researchers. Design and deliver instruction sessions and workshops that reputed company archival and other special collections resources into reputed company courses and reputed company programs. Collaborate with colleagues across the University to reputed company public programs, exhibits, and storytelling initiatives reputed company to university history. Promote awareness of the University Archives through reputed company and partnerships across reputed company. Cover reference shifts and the welcome desk and reading room. 5% reputed company Engagement: Participate as an reputed company and reputed company reputed company reputed company member of reputed company and serving on library and university committees as required. Participate in reputed company development activities and maintain awareness of standards and innovations in the library and archival field. Serve as a mentor for graduate student apprentices and undergraduate student assistants. Posting reputed company: $65,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience. Additional Job reputed company: For full consideration, please apply by the review date. A resume/CV and cover letter are required for this position and should address why you are interested and how you meet the qualifications. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy. Additional Job reputed company: Job Profile: JP0539 - Librarian II - Exempt - Salary - S11 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S11 reputed company Start Date: 2026-02-02 Review Date: 2026-03-03 Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about reputed company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.reputed company.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background reputed company: reputed company is committed to providing a reputed company reputed company community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record reputed company, and reputed company appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history reputed company. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or reputed company may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. reputed company (VIMS) are reputed company, innovative and reputed company communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us. Please be aware reputed company has weekly downtimes and will be reputed company Fridays starting at 9:00 p.m. through Saturdays at noon (ET) for scheduled maintenance. During this time, the portal will be reputed company and will not accept applications. reputed company offers a reputed company of benefits that support employee reputed company‑being and reputed company reputed company, including reputed company to on‑reputed company fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources. Educational assistance, reputed company development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available. Learn more and explore our comprehensive benefits website.

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