Assistant Archivist

Description

The McClure Archives and University Museum at the University of Central Missouri seeks an Assistant Archivist to manage the McClure Archives collections. Collections are focused on the history of the university from its founding, as well as the McClure 20th Century History Collection. The McClure is a major asset to UCM, and the Assistant Archivist will be charged not only with maintaining the institution's history, but making that history available to constituent groups and to the public.

• Archival collection management, including routine care, condition and housing - 30%
• Study and consultation with constituent groups - 30%
• Preparation of reports and documents - 15%
• Travel and training to include travel to collections - 10%
• Normal day-to-day office operations, including presentations to groups - 15%

Typical Qualifications

• Training in national standards on collections care.
• Bachelor’s degree in archival studies, library science, museum studies, related fields.
• Master’s preferred in archival studies, library science or museum studies.

• Two years experience with formal archival registration procedures and accession standards.
• Preferred:
  • One year experience supervising undergraduate students.
  • Three years of experience and/or training in archival management can include volunteer time.
  • One year of experience in office management, university setting preferred.

• Student Employees, including Graduate Assistants - 2

• Review Budget

• Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs
• Use of ladders and exposure to heights above six feet

The anticipated start date for this position is August 3, 2026.

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university.
• Voluntary Tax‑Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre‑tax contributions to a retirement plan.
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full‑time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non‑credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university.
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• University‑paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance coverage.
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life.
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!