Digital Collections & Repository Associate

Digital Collections & Repository Associate

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Reporting to the Digital Collections & Strategies Librarian (DCSL), the Digital Collections & Repository Associate (DCRA) provides essential hands‑on processing and operational support for the Library Systems & Digital Infrastructure unit. The DCRA’s primary focus is the creation, ingestion, and maintenance of content for the library’s institutional repository and digital archives systems, working under the policy and direction of the DCSL.

The Associate also provides administrative and data support for the unit’s technical and project management functions.

The Library Systems and Digital Infrastructure (LSDI) unit is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the library’s enterprise systems and digital collections. Our mission is to provide a robust technical foundation through seamless access, high‑integrity preservation, and the expert administration of library service platforms across our campus environments. The unit focuses on the critical intersection of back‑end content management and technical stability, leveraging specialized expertise to manage both daily system operations and the lifecycle of complex, cross‑functional technical integrations.

Operating with a focus on technical integrity and change management, the LSDI unit works in close partnership with Academic Services to bridge essential infrastructure with user‑centered design, fostering a reliable and innovative digital environment for all students, faculty, and researchers.

• Working knowledge of metadata standards including Dublin Core.
• Knowledge of digital file formats (e.g., TIFF, JPEG, PDF/A) and best practices for quality control and file naming.
• Ability to use content management or repository systems (e.g., DSpace, Archive Space, Islandora) and tools for digital file upload and maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic digital image editing and processing, file format conversion, cropping, and improving image contrast.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple assignments with fluctuating deadlines.

• High School or equivalent certification plus three years of related library and/or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Anticipated Hiring Range:  51,360 –  63,852 per year. Classification Range:  51,360 –  74,820 per year. Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with all applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws and prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.