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 role is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
  • Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, knowledge of Arkansas history, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations.

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: Yes

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

  • Grant management and writing experience
  • Knowledge of OCR output optimization
  • Understanding of MARC cataloging standards

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree
  • Two years of archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required
  • Position subject to drug screening

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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