Director Of Barnard Archives And Special Collections

Barnard College

New York City, NY, United States
Base: $120,000–$125,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
Hybrid
Feminist archival practice
Digital preservation pipeline
Born-digital materials management
The Director provides visionary leadership for the Barnard Archives and Special Collections, advancing its role as a center for feminist archival practice, historical research, and digital preservation

Job Summary

  • The Director provides visionary leadership for the Barnard Archives and Special Collections, advancing its role as a center for feminist archival practice, historical research, and digital preservation.
  • This position is responsible for managing or coordinating management of the day to day operations of the archives, which includes a portfolio of hiring, training, and supervising of professional and student staff, preparing reports, support for reference and consultation, teaching, faculty support, donor development, and administering an annual budget.
  • Barnard College offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; and tuition benefits.

Matching Summary

The Director provides visionary leadership for the Barnard Archives and Special Collections, advancing its role as a center for feminist archival practice, historical research, and digital preservation.

Salary

Base: $120,000–$125,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • feminist archival practice
  • digital preservation pipeline
  • born-digital materials management
  • archival theory and practice
  • supervisory experience

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative and inclusive work culture
  • community archives partnerships
  • grant writing success
  • digital humanities tools

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in library and information science (ALA-accredited), archival studies, or related field
  • 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in archives or special collections
  • Supervisory experience
  • Expertise in digital preservation and management of born-digital materials
  • Basic understanding of command line interface and programmatic problem-solving

Work Rights

Not specified

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