[SOA] College Archivist position open at Oberlin

[Janet Carleton]

Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:44:21 -0500
From: Alan Boyd <Alan.Boyd at oberlin.edu>
To: ohiolink at ohiolink.edu
Subject: [Ohiolink] College Archivist position open at Oberlin

Oberlin College invites applications for the position of College 
Archivist.  The incumbent administers the operations and services of an 
outstanding archival program serving a highly selective liberal arts 
college with an institutional history of national and international 
significance.

Required qualifications:  Advanced degree in American history or related 
field; formal archival training; minimum of three years professional 
archival experience, preferably in a college or university environment; 
working knowledge of advanced archival description, archival digitization 
processes and computer applications as well as archival standards and best 
practices in records management, preservation, and micrographics; strong 
user service orientation and successful public service experience; 
excellent supervisory ability; superior interpersonal and communication 
skills; ability to work collaboratively with various campus units and 
diverse constituencies; evidence of initiative, creativity, and leadership 
in past activities.

Desired qualifications:  Ph.D. in American history or related field; 
masters degree in library or information science or masters in archival 
studies;  professional archives and records management certification; 
experience with fundraising and grant proposals; successful experience 
teaching with archival resources.

Salary competitive, commensurate with qualifications and 
experience.  Generous fringe benefits include medical, long-term 
disability, and life insurance; TIAA-CREF retirement program; 22 days 
annual vacation; and tuition support for children.

Submit letter of application, résumé, and the names and contact information 
for three references to:  Ray English, Chair, Archivist Search Committee, 
Mudd Center, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074. Applications may also be 
submitted electronically to: archivistsearch at oberlin.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the 
position is filled.   To insure full consideration, apply by April 15, 
2008. Complete position description available at: 
http://www.oberlin.edu/HR/APSopenings/APS08-280.html

Oberlin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  The College 
actively seeks a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse staff and 
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   Janet M. Carleton --- carleton at ohio.edu --- 740/597-2527
Digital Initiatives Coordinator / Women's & Gender Studies Bibliographer
      Alden 235A, Ohio University Libraries, Athens, Ohio
                   http://www.library.ohiou.edu/ 
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