Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
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

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 funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant will end in December 2027.
  • The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of Arkansas history, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with vendors and institutions.

Matching 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in History or English
  • Two years archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Knowledge of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with grant management and writing

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 required
  • Drug screening required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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