Assistant Archivist for Records

About the position Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains the policies and procedures for the management of institutional records.
• Establishes, implements, and oversees collaborative workflows for all stages of the lifecycle of institutional records including analysis, retention, and disposition of records.
• Works closely with administrative offices across the institution to encourage good records keeping practices to comply with Dartmouth policies, and state and federal laws and statutes.
• Supervises, trains and collaborates with the Records Analyst position to meet changing program needs.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Archivist for Acquisitions and Collections, manages projects and procedures related to electronic and paper records.
• Provides reference service both remotely and in the Special Collections reading room on a regular basis to a diverse community of users.
• In collaboration with the Archivist and Records Manager reviews and establishes institutional records policies.
• Actively engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with trends and issues affecting this position's duties and for professional growth in new areas of need and interest.

Requirements

• Masters in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five plus years of archives or records management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of records keeping systems
• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive or confidential materials
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff effectively Nice-to-haves
• Archival concentration in MLIS
• Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Certified Records Analyst (CRA)
• Teaching experience