Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, responsible for overseeing the digitization of historic newspapers and managing related metadata and quality control. The position requires a bachelor's degree and experience in archival or library work, with a focus on project management and digitization. **

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.
  • This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts required background checks for all applicants.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, responsible for overseeing the digitization of historic newspapers and managing related metadata and quality control. The position requires a bachelor's degree and experience in archival or library work, with a focus on project management and digitization. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in History or English
  • Two years archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Pass criminal background check

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Grant management and writing experience
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Understanding of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree equivalent in History, English, or related field
  • Minimum two years of archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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