Archives Specialist

Rockhurst University seeks a part-time Archives Specialist for the Greenlease Library. The successful candidate will have the personal qualities that exemplify the University’s Jesuit character, mission and commitment to excellence. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. Our mission is to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate liberal and graduate education. 

The position is responsible for making archival content in all formats accessible and discoverable for educational and research purposes.   Specific responsibilities include:

• Selecting, arranging, and describing the records of the University, in accordance with accepted standards and practices.
• Ensuring the preservation and organization of archives while maintaining access to the collections.
• Assisting researchers and conducting research to answer inquiries regarding archival collections.
• Assisting with the administrative needs of the archives includes monitoring and ordering archives supplies, creating reports and the organization of departmental files.
• Assisting with the supervision of student assistants and interns in the archives.
• Assisting in the development of archives policies and procedures, which includes teamwork in problem solving, planning, executing solutions, and evaluating results. 

This para-professional position is a member of the Content Management and Discovery Services department and reports to the Content Management and Discovery Services Librarian.  This is a part –time, non-exempt, 30-hour per week position eligible for benefits.

Qualified candidates will have a Masters of Library Science degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or comparable post-graduate degree or equivalent Master’s degree from an accredited institution;  knowledge of standard library and archival methods and classification systems; effective analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills; the ability to work independently, following established procedures and to work collaboratively to create new procedures;  the ability to think critically and shift perspective in order to create effective arrangements and descriptions of archival collections;  demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks with a high degree of accuracy; the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;  the ability to take initiative and be accountable for results; the ability to maintain confidentiality;  the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents;

Desired qualifications include experience with processing in an archives collection; archival coursework, internship or practicum; knowledge and skill using ArchivesSpace and other systems, databases and applications dealing with archives; commitment to a development plan which encourages knowledge and skill enhancement for this position and others which report to it.

Interested candidates apply by using the following on-line application link.  Please include the following in the application process: cover letter, resume and letters of reference.