University Archivist
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Overview
DATE ENTERED:
February 5, 2026
POSITION:
University Archivist
LOCATION:
Williamsburg, VA
APPLY BY: 3/3/26
University Archivist
William & Mary
Position Summary:
William & Mary Libraries support and enhance teaching and research and foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.
William & Mary Libraries invites applications for the position of University Archivist. This position leads the collection, management, and preservation of the university’s official and historical records and serves as the primary authority on the materials that document William & Mary’s history.
Reporting to the Director of the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), the University Archivist sets priorities for the University Archives, ensuring the documentation of institutional history in accordance with university priorities, Virginia state guidelines, and professional archival standards.
The University Archivist works directly with the Office of the President and other university departments on matters related to university history and official records. The position also serves as the Public Records Officer for William & Mary, overseeing the university’s compliance with the Virginia Public Records Act and leading education, consultation, and outreach on state records retention guidelines.
This position collaborates regularly with the Office of University Counsel, Human Resources, Office of University Advancement, Student Affairs, and other administrative and academic units to support records management, institutional memory, and historical storytelling.
Responsibilities- Lead the collection, management, and preservation of the university’s official and historical records.
- Serve as the primary authority on materials documenting William & Mary’s history.
- Set priorities for the University Archives in alignment with university priorities, state guidelines, and professional standards.
- Collaborate with the Office of the President and other university departments on matters related to university history and official records.
- Act as Public Records Officer, ensuring compliance with the Virginia Public Records Act and leading education, consultation, and outreach on state records retention guidelines.
- Partner with offices such as University Counsel, Human Resources, Office of University Advancement, and Student Affairs to support records management, institutional memory, and historical storytelling.
- Qualifications are not specified in the provided description.
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