Assistant Archivist for Records
About the position Responsibilities
- Implements and maintains the policies and procedures for the management of institutional records.
- Establishes, implements, and oversees collaborative workflows for all stages of the lifecycle of institutional records including analysis, retention, and disposition of records.
- Works closely with administrative offices across the institution to encourage good records keeping practices to comply with Dartmouth policies, and state and federal laws and statutes.
- Supervises, trains and collaborates with the Records Analyst position to meet changing program needs.
- In collaboration with the Assistant Archivist for Acquisitions and Collections, manages projects and procedures related to electronic and paper records.
- Provides reference service both remotely and in the Special Collections reading room on a regular basis to a diverse community of users.
- In collaboration with the Archivist and Records Manager reviews and establishes institutional records policies.
- Actively engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with trends and issues affecting this position's duties and for professional growth in new areas of need and interest.
Requirements
- Masters in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five plus years of archives or records management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of records keeping systems
- Ability to work discreetly with sensitive or confidential materials
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff effectively Nice-to-haves
- Archival concentration in MLIS
- Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Certified Records Analyst (CRA)
- Teaching experience