ARCHIVIST POSITION R97463

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applicants for an Archivist position at its primary facility at the Center for Arkansas History and Culture in the River Market District of downtown Little Rock.  UALR operates its Archives in partnership with the Central Arkansas Library System with which it works on a variety of initiatives.

The UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture houses archives at the Arkansas Studies Institute (ASI) is a research repository that includes Arkansas gubernatorial papers, Civil War materials, Civil Rights records, and many other collections of prominent citizens as well as social organizations that document the history of the state. The Archives consists of over 65,000 records in manuscript, photographic, map, and digital formats.

Applicants will be expected to provide exceptional patron assistance, collection development advice, and have knowledge and use of basic manuscript processing techniques including familiarity with DACS and EAD for digital encoding of manuscript and archival finding aids.  Applicants also will assist in the coordination of educational and public outreach programs and must have excellent communication skills.  The ability to work effectively and collegially across units and departments is essential. Part of the position’s responsibility will include taking the lead on sorting, categorizing, arranging, and describing a large political collection processing project that is grant funded.

Experience with Archivist's Toolkit is preferred.

Required Qualifications:  Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to archives work and have two years of relevant experience.  A Master’s degree in a field related to archives work and two years of relevant experience is preferred.  The ability to lift a 40 lbs box is required.

Additional information about this position and applications requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at https://ualr.peopleadmin.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and financial history check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background check.