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.

Salary: $53,463 - $62,000 annually

Please Note: Applications will be reviewed beginning February 20, 2023.

Knowledge , Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to work collaboratively, proactively and constructively;
• Ability to work with diverse people and to serve a diverse population
• Understanding of continuously changing best practices in special collections and archives settings, including a thorough understanding of privacy, safe handling, confidentiality, copyright and use issues;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with sensitive information with integrity and discretion;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; commitment to fostering a collaborative, communicative, innovative and creative work environment;
• Demonstrated ability for data-driven decision making;
• Thorough knowledge of library and archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD and DACS

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 view the full job description and apply, visit: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/12422.