Part Time Archivist/Curator - Gumberg Library

Part Time Archivist/Curator - Gumberg Library

Salary:                Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:            Gumberg Library
Position Status:        Part-time                                             
Hours:                      Varied
Position Number:  870473/70-159
FLSA Status:             non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the University Archivist, the Associate Archivist/Curator will process and maintain archival collections, create finding aids, assist with preservation activities, maintain subject files, perform some clerical duties and assist patrons and visitors. The Associate Archivist/Curator will assist the University Archivist with special projects, research, exhibits, and other assignments as needed. The part-time Associate Archivist will work 21 hours a week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. or at specially scheduled times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Arranges and describes archival collections from individual schools, departments, and committees.

Prepares finding-aids and other research tools for processed collections.

Provides reference or retrieval assistance for patrons requesting archival information. Patrons may visit the Archives or make requests by phone, e-mail or fax.

Assists with the preservation of documents, books, photographs, artifacts, and other materials.
Helps to design exhibits and displays for special events in the Library and on the university Campus.

Supervises Graduate student interns and temporary employees and assist with grant writing.
Assists with large research projects.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

The candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in Public History, Art History or Library Science with a specialization in Archives or Museum Studies or equivalent

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills are required. The candidate must be able to learn and perform assigned tasks with little supervision and be able to work cooperatively with colleagues, staff, students and patrons.

Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills are required. The candidate must be able to learn and perform assigned tasks with little supervision and be able to work cooperatively with colleagues, staff, students and patrons.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.