University Archivist and Manager, Digital and Special Collections

University Archivist and Manager, Digital and Special Collections

Salary

$58,000.00 Annually

Location

Grambling

Job Type

Full-Time Unclassified

Job Number

202200444

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Digital Library & Learning Commons

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

1/18/2027 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

To provide strategic archives and special collection oversight and management, leadership, and guidance for the Digital Library Archives and Special Collections to meet the teaching and learning needs of the University Community.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of electronic records/digital asset management retention solutions, and the associated policies and procedures of permanent University-wide electronic asset retention
• Develop a sustainable born-digital e-records management system
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain archival content management systems
• Maintain knowledge of University, municipal, and state initiatives that affect electronic records and digital assets
• Participate in software and technological training in order to remain up-to-date in the field
• Acquire, accession, and process digital records
• Plan, schedule, implement, and document standards, policies, and best practices related to digital collections, metadata and schema, workflows, and quality control
• Works with emerging technologies librarian to evaluate software, analyze technological resources and research standards to recommend necessary upgrades and additions to ensure the preservation and access to digital records
• Represent and advocate for digital preservation interests across the library, university, and community at large
• Conduct in-depth reference interviews to assist patrons in accessing archival material

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or relevant work experience
• Archival Management Certification
• Experience using primary sources and archives, databases, and research tools such as WorldCat, ArchiveGrid, and LibGuides.
• Knowledge of current digital humanities practices and issues
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, about digital preservation of content via web platforms and educational technology
• Capable of providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment
• Unambiguous commitment to the values of flexibility, collaborative teamwork, and positive disposition
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in relevant social sciences, humanities, communications, or information science field
• 2-3 years experience with digital asset management systems and archival systems and toolsets

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin October 30th, 2026 and continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.

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Do you have a Masters degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or relevant work experience?

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• No

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Do you have an Archival Management Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Grambling State University

Address 403 Main Street

Grambling, Louisiana, 71245

Phone 318-274-3119

Website http://www.gram.edu