University Archivist and Head of Archives & Special Collections

Position Number: FA0030

Posting Number: AP00469P

Type of Recruitment: General Public

Is this position restricted?: No

Work Location: Radford

Division: Academic Affairs-10

College/Unit: Library-1190

Department: Library-11901

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Academic or Calendar Year: Calendar Year

Normal Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5pm; evening and weekend hours as needed. Telecommute eligible.

Contact Name for ApplicantJennifer Resor Whicker

Contact Phone for Applicant540-831-6624

Education/experienceALA-accredited Master's degree in library/information science or related discipline

Job SummaryThe University Libraries at Radford University seeks a creative, user-oriented University Archivist and Head of Archives and Special Collections to lead our Archives and Special Collections team. This role is essential to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and development of our institution, ensuring that archival materials reflect and document our diverse university community and contribute to our Appalachian Collection and Special Collections. Reporting to the University Librarian, the University Archivist will oversee all aspects of Archives and Special Collections operations, including appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, and conservation of materials. Additionally, this position provides specialized outreach, reference, and instructional services to foster the use of our collections by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external researchers. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position, with starting rank based upon experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions.

Guided by our core values, Radford University thrives in an environment where community, collaboration, and inclusiveness are valued. We believe diversity drives innovation, excellence, and perspective, and that teamwork and respect for our students, peers, and leaders assist us in our superior results. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of more than 7,800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. The university is focused on providing outstanding academic programs in a student-centered environment. It is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds and innovative use of technology in the learning environment. Radford is located by the New River close to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, VA.

Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills, with a commitment to fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Expertise in archival standards, preservation practices, and archival management software.
• Proficiency in digital preservation tools and experience in creating online finding aids.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with experience preparing reports and instructional materials.
• Cataloging experience following national archival standards and best practices. Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining online archival finding aids.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting undergraduate student research with archival materials.
• Experience working with rare book collections.
• Experience procuring collections and outreach.
• Knowledge of Appalachian history and culture.

Hiring RangeCommensurate with experience

Application Review Date01/02/2025

Open Until FilledYes

Employment ConditionsMust have a criminal background check, Telecommute Eligible, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below

Statement of Economic Interest is requiredNo

Alternate work scheduleSome evenings and weekends as needed. Telecommute eligible.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.