Processing Archivist

Processing Archivist

Posting Number: S01584JP

Department: Library

Under the direction of the Archivist, the Processing Archivist works collaboratively within the department to arrange and describe archival and manuscript collections of varying formats, including paper, photographic, audio-visual, and born-digital materials. The Processing Archivist employs archival standards and best practices,including inclusive description, to survey, arrange, describe, and preserve a wide variety of archival collections with a focus onborn-digital materials in our backlog that are awaiting description.

• The Processing Archivist is responsible for following local and national best practices to create EAD-encoded, DACS-compliant finding aids for these collections in Archives Space.
• The Processing Archivist oversees the work of student assistants, delegating processing tasks as appropriate. The Processing Archivist provides excellent service to users by promoting and facilitating access to collections through archival arrangement and description.

• The hiring range for this position is expected to be:$61,500-$64,800

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision,Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 daysof personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off:
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more:

Required:

• A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an advanced degree in a related discipline with formal professional archival training or apprenticeship; or, substantial progress towards degree requirements in one of these programs that includes successful completion of coursework on archival management andtheory.
• Knowledge of current approaches to archival arrangement and description, including anti-racist archival theory and inclusive descriptive practices.
• Familiarity with current approaches to processing and describing born-digital holdings.
• Experience with detail-oriented work, including the ability toanalyze and repurpose legacy inventories and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
• Evidence of ability to attend to accuracy, attention to detailand discretion, and the necessity for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of efficient archival processing practices and standards.
• Familiarity with principles of archival appraisal

Preferred:

• Knowledge of efficient archival process procedures and standards. Familiarity with principles of archival appraisal.

Required:

• One year equivalent of archival processing experience, whichcan include paraprofessional, student, or internship experience.
  
  Facility with spreadsheets and databases, such as ILS or collections management database.

Preferred:

• Experience with an archival collection management system, suchas Archives Space.
• Project management experience, including creating processing plans.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this postingto be considered for hire.

This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.

Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Schedules may vary to meet operational needs.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job-related).

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs;and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the supportof an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value acommunity in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five milesfrom Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift: N/A

Employment Category: Full Time Year Round

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Type: Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements:Faculty/Administrative

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