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  • Friday, November 08, 2024 9:50 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Archives Assistant 

    (November 8, 2024)

    Position Title - Archives Assistant

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Chief archivist

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $56,000 - $65,000

    Hourly wage range - $25 - $30

    The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) seeks an Archives Assistant to support the work of archivists in the museum’s Archives department. Under the general supervision of the Chief Archivist, the Archives Assistant will assist with the establishment of physical and intellectual control of the Archives’ holdings, including both analog and born-digital records.

    Assists with accessions of materials and carries out arrangement of archival collections, as directed by the Chief Archivist or their assigns. Creates and updates archival description in the archival management and integrated library systems. Applies basic standards for archival storage and preservation of collection material, including reboxing and refoldering. In consultation with Chief Archivist or their assigns, plans own work, may plan and direct the work of student assistants. Compiles statistics for work completed by themselves. Identifies material in need of conservation treatment and performs minor preservation tasks. Completes and may oversee box and folder labeling as well as barcoding of archival collections. Coordinates digital imaging requests and projects, image production schedules and delivery timelines with the Imaging Services department. Advances on-line access to collections through work on special projects, including scanning archival collections. Coordinates transfers of material between YCBA building locations and off-site storage facilities. May assist with the ingest of born-digital records into a preservation system. Provides reference assistance in order to aid staff and researcher access to the Archives’ holdings. Works cooperatively and collaboratively across the museum departments to effectively accomplish assignments. Maintains office archival supply levels. Performs other related duties as needed. Assists in the Study Room, including pulling works for researchers, invigilation, and preparation for classes, as scheduled.

    https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248#jobDetails=1591898_5248


  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:32 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Specialist II - Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books 

    (October 30, 2024)

    Position Title - Specialist II - Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Senior Manager of Public Services, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $66,000 - $75,000

    With a collection that exceeds 46 million items, and a mission to advance knowledge and inspire lifelong learning, the New York Public Library stands as one of the world’s great public research libraries. The Library’s Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books divisions, situated in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, hold over 30,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives in over 5,700 collections, as well as more than 350,000 rare books and 20,000 broadsides. The collections contain some of the Library’s greatest treasures, ranging from cuneiform tablets, incunabula, and illuminated manuscripts to founding documents of the United States. The collection is particularly strong in books printed in the Americas prior to 1801 and the history of the New York region. Collecting areas of focus include the American Revolution, U.S. Civil War, 19th-century U.S. literature, colonial Latin America, New York City social history, the history of publishing and journalism, and LGBTQ+ history. The Division also oversees the Library’s institutional archives and records.

    The Specialist II position will play a key role in supporting research in the Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books divisions, which welcomes thousands of special collections patrons each year. The Specialist II will provide excellent public service via reference work, collection description and writing, program and outreach, and instruction. The optimal candidate will be collaborative, service oriented, and committed to equitable access to collections for all researchers.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Services, the Specialist II will:

    Provide research and reference assistance to scholarly and general users, in the reading room and remotely

    Assess and process collection requests and coordinate communications with researchers prior to their arrival at the Library

    Develop and maintain content for research guides and blogs

    Participate in programming and instruction activities

    Assist the Manager of Public Services in outreach initiatives

    Facilitate new scholarship drawing on the division’s collections, and track outcomes of this research, including articles, books, dissertations, and other digital projects

    Support internal use of divisional holdings in programs, exhibitions, curricula, and other initiatives

    Help prepare collections for transfer between Digital Imaging Services, Special Collections Processing, Registrar, ReCAP, and other units

    Retrieve and shelve collection material as needed

    Perform other related duties as required

    Required Education & Experience

    (Minimum education and work experience required to successfully perform the principal responsibilities)

    ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

    Undergraduate degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences

    1-3 years of research library experience

    Required Skills

    Commitment to public service and a thorough understanding of the role of special collections within a public library system

    Ability to work with a broad range of humanities scholars, students, and independent researchers with varying levels of experience

    Demonstrated commitment to promoting the use of special collections among diverse audiences and learners

    Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and to work as part of a team

    Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff

    Ability to communicate clearly and confidently both in writing and in person

    Current understanding of themes, debates, and trends in the field of special collections, especially archives, manuscripts, and rare books

    Strong organization, time management, and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Knowledge of American history

    Experience developing and conducting a variety of research focused classes and programs

    Experience creating research guides

    NYPL Core Values:

    All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

    Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues

    Be Resourceful in solving problems

    Be Curious in all aspects of your work

    Physical Duties:

    Light lifting up to 15lbs required

    Sitting and standing for periods of time

    Daily use of a computer

    Physical Required?

    No

    Schedule:

    35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular building hours, some Saturday hours required.

    Division is open Tuesday through Friday, 11AM to 5PM, Saturdays 1PM to 5 PM.

    https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/48df8692-6d4b-4cf8-9a9b-43cfe14b5f65


  • Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:26 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Project Archivist 

    (October 22, 2024)

    Position Title - Project Archivist

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director

    Position Type - Full-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $36 - $40

    SUMMARY: The New York Transit Museum is seeking an experienced temporary Project Archivist to process, rehouse, digitize, catalog, and create a finding aid for a large photographic collection relating to the history of Metro-North Railroad. The Project Archivist will process 103 cubic feet of records, assigning a unique identifier to each record while considering and retaining the existing subject organization. The Project Archivist will also create a descriptive, DACS-compliant finding aid in ArchiveSpace and link related materials. The final phase of the project will be identifying a selection of photographs, digitizing, cataloging, and publishing item-level records to the Museum’s digital collections catalog, PastPerfect Online. This grant-funded position will be 37.5 hours per week for up to 1,200 hours total. The proposed project must be completed by June 30ᵗʰ, 2025. Work will be performed on-site at the Gabrielle Shubert Research Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, library & information studies, archival studies, history, or closely related field • Experience using PastPerfect Museum Software (PastPerfect Web Edition is preferred) • Experience in digitizing negatives, contact sheets, and photographic prints; i.e. fragile materials • Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material • Knowledge of archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, and LCSH • Other skills include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and an overall familiarity with Collection Management Systems • Knowledge or interest in New York history, preferably transportation history • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail • Ability to work independently APPLICATION: Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter should be sent as .doc or PDF to collections@nytransitmuseum.org Please specify subject heading as Project Archivist. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.


  • Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:51 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections

    (October 17, 2024)

    Position Title - Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director, NYU Special Collections

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $86,000 - $95,000

    New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Printed Books, a tenure-track position situated in the NYU Special Collections.

    Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Special Collections, this position will be responsible for overseeing and managing continued growth, development and engagement with the print holdings of the Special Collections, a department which includes the three historical repositories of NYU: the Fales Library & Special Collections; the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and the New York University Archives.

    https://apply.interfolio.com/156964


  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:56 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Shelby White and Leon Levy Processing Archivist 

    (October 16, 2024)

    Position Title - Shelby White and Leon Levy Processing Archivist

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Professional

    Position Type - Full-time, term

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $66,000 - $75,000

    This is an 18-month, temporary full time, grant funded position. Reporting to the Archives Senior Manager, the Shelby White and Leon Levy Processing Archivist (“Processing Archivist”) will be responsible for processing and providing access to collections in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (“LCPA”) Archives, specifically photographs, as well as early records of the organization related to the building of Lincoln Center. The Processing Archivist will undertake arrangement, description, weeding, and rehousing of the physical collections, as well as the creation of finding aids in ArchivesSpace and integration with digitized and/or born-digital materials in LCPA's digital asset management system.

    https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7421b050-ddd7-4ade-98d4-ab789c0e7a2f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=515421&lang=en_US


  • Wednesday, October 09, 2024 10:25 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies 

    (October 9, 2024)

    Position Title - Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Dean

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $96,000 - $105,000

    CINEMA STUDIES FACULTY SEARCH (MIAP EMPHASIS)

    The Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of cinema studies position to begin in Fall 2025. We seek to hire a scholar-practitioner specializing in moving image archiving and preservation. This search is focused on research, teaching, and service in the department’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation Program.

    Candidates preferably should have a PhD or a professional degree in archival studies, library science, information studies, media studies, and/or preservation. Applicants should provide evidence of: a commitment to research and publication; a strong teaching record; in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, the preservation and management of audiovisual collections (including film, video, audio, born-digital, and multimedia items); engagement with innovations in the field; and the ability to work with diverse teams. Candidates will be attentive to how societal changes impact both archival settings and the education and training of archivists. The Interfolio application form will require you to submit: a letter of application, CV, sample publication of scholarly writing, and (if applicable) a summary of archival and preservation projects. Also provide the names and contact information for at least three references you have asked to submit letters of recommendation by the deadline. Please alert the letter writers to respond to the Interfolio email prompt they will receive when you complete your application.

    Review of applications will begin at the time of submission and continue up to the final deadline of October 17.

    In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

    Read the complete description and apply here https://tisch.nyu.edu/faculty/faculty-positions by OCTOBER 17, 2024.

    EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

    The Interfolio application form will require you to submit: a letter of application, CV, sample publication of scholarly writing, and (if applicable) a summary of archival and preservation projects. Also provide the names and contact information for at least three references you have asked to submit letters of recommendation by the deadline. Please alert the letter writers to respond to the Interfolio email prompt they will receive when you complete your application.

    https://tisch.nyu.edu/faculty/faculty-positions


  • Tuesday, October 08, 2024 10:32 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Critical LIS Graduate Assistant

    (October 8, 2024)

    Position Title - Critical LIS Graduate Assistant

    Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services

    Position Type - Student Assistant

    Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

    Hourly wage range - $31 - $35

    The Barnard Library’s Critical LIS Graduate Assistant (GA) position is designed to provide current Library and Information Studies (LIS) students with the time, space, and resources to explore and deepen their critical praxis. Within a dynamic and supportive community of practice, the GA will organize and realize a concrete semester-long project that centers criticality, that is, one that “takes an ethical and political approach to library work and is concerned with exposing and questioning the historical, political, and social bases of our assumptions and practices."

    Job Description:

    The Barnard Library is seeking applications for a Critical LIS GA working under the supervision of the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services and the Director of Collections Strategy, Access, and Engagement.

    In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Critical LIS GA will focus on collections and projects relevant to Barnard’s upcoming Zora Neale Hurston Centennial. This multi-year Centennial celebration will examine Zora’s and Black students’ experiences at Barnard. This year’s Critical LIS project will engage collections and themes essential to the Zora’s intellectual legacy, such as Black Studies, Black Literature, and Black Feminism. The GA will work with Barnard library staff to develop a dynamic, multi-faceted, and creative project that centers critical practice. The GA will gain hands-on experience in an academic library and in particular with library exhibitions and programs. Beyond the Centennial project itself, the GA will draw on and explore the rich resources and individual expertise within Barnard’s Library and Academic Centers and the whole Columbia University Library system. The GA supervisor and other Barnard library directors will work with the GA to build a dynamic and meaningful experience together in a rich and supportive environment. The GA will participate in Collections Strategy Team and Critical Collections Community meetings, as well as network with an existing cohort of Archives Fellows.

    Duration: Up to 270 hours; scheduled between December 2024 through June 30th, 2025; scheduling is flexible (but will average 1-2 days a week max.)

    Compensation: $32/hour

    Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

    Applicants should:

    Have a proven commitment or demonstrated success with supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching.

    Have a demonstrated interest in academic libraries and/or special collections.

    Be currently enrolled in an LIS or Archives graduate program.

    Be able to work onsite at the Barnard College campus in New York City.

    Applicants with an educational background or demonstrated experience in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies and/or related subjects are especially encouraged to apply.

    To apply:

    Write a cover letter (max 750 words) telling us 1) your past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, and/or service and 2) about your interest in critical approaches to librarianship and imagine one or more examples of how you might approach a library project critically (shelving, weeding, collection development, library exhibition, library program, etc). We are interested in your vision for crafting a project, rather than a lesson. Your ideas will give us a sense of how you are thinking about this subject and what excites you, this is not a project proposal per se. It is more important for us to get a sense of who you are, what you are hoping for from this experience, and how you think.

    In your cover letter, tell us if you are interested in receiving internship or practicum credit required for your graduate program.

    Submit a current C.V. or resume

    Provide two academic or professional references

    Applications will be reviewed by a team of Barnard College staff.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/details/Critical-LIS-Graduate-Assistant_JR4200


  • Tuesday, October 01, 2024 7:49 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Research Archivist 

    (October 1, 2024)

    Position Title - Research Archivist

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $66,000 - $75,000

    POSTING DATE: September 27, 2024

    JOB TITLE: Research Archivist

    HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday - Flexible schedule as required

    SUMMARY:The Research Archivist position at the Friends of the New York Transit Museum is a crucial role in managing and preserving the museum's extensive collection related to New York's public transportation history. Here's a breakdown of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position:

    Responsibilities:

    • Assisting Researchers: You'll help researchers by setting up appointments and facilitating their requests for materials.
    • Document Handling: This includes scanning, photographing, or copying materials requested by researchers, ensuring that the originals are preserved.
    • Catalog archival material at collection, series, or item levels.
    • Create DACS-compliant finding aids.
    • Create, edit and publish Finding Aids & Pathfinders online.
    • With the Archives and Curatorial teams, identify priority collections based on researcher needs and preservation concerns.
    • Rights and Reproduction: You'll oversee invoices and contracts related to rights and reproduction, tracking payments and managing contracts.
    • Research Compilation: Compile research materials as requested by the museum's staff.
    • Social Media Promotion: Create and manage posts on various social media platforms to promote the museum's collection and curatorial activities.
    • Online Content: Photograph, scan, and record content for online access. Update the online web portal and assist in putting Finding Aids and Pathfinders online.
    • Collections Management: Assist in processing incoming collections, evaluating new acquisitions both onsite and offsite.
    • Collection Committee: Participate in the museum's collection committee.
    • Supervision: Supervise interns, college aides, and grant-funded processing projects when necessary.

    In addition, the Research Archivist may be asked to:

    • Grant Writing: Assist the Development Office with grant writing descriptions as needed.
    • Exhibit Support: Fact-check and proofread exhibit scripts, assist in putting together materials for public programs, and contribute to presentations promoting the museum and its collections. Help with the installation and removal of exhibits when needed.
    • Assist with overseeing security and environmental conditions in all collection storage spaces.

    Qualifications:

    • Educational Background: A master's degree in museum studies, library and information studies, archival studies, history, or a closely related field is preferred.
    • Interest in Transportation History: Knowledge and an interest in New York transportation history are essential.
    • Public Speaking: Comfortable with public speaking and participating in public programs that promote the museum's collection.
    • Social Media Savvy: Experience and an interest in social media management.
    • Archival Skills: Theoretical and practical knowledge of current cataloging procedures and standards. Demonstrable experience working with a variety of archival materials, including (but not limited to) photographic, moving image, and born-digital materials. Knowledge of best practices in handling and preserving archival materials, including a firm understanding of copyright law.

    Project Management: Excellent project management skills.

    • Technical Skills: Understanding and proficiency in archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, AAT, and LCSH. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, scanning, database management, and familiarity with Collection Management Systems (especially Past Perfect). Basic knowledge of digital photography is required.
    • Flexibility: Must be available to work a flexible schedule as needed.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with public speaking and willingness to participate in public programs that promote the Museum and its mission.
    • Team Player: Ability to work productively, both independently and as a team member on a variety of simultaneous workflows. Patience and Sense of Humor: Patience and a sense of humor are valued qualities for this role.
    • Valid New York State Drivers License Required

    Physical Requirements:

    • Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds when working with collection materials.
    • Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).

    ABOUT THE TRANSIT MUSEUM: The New York Transit Museum is a premier institution dedicated to urban public transportation history. It offers exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops focused on the cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation. Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the museum shares the rich history of the region's extensive public transportation networks with local, regional, and international audiences. The Research Archivist position is employed by the museum's non-profit affiliate, Friends of the New York Transit Museum.

    Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Benefits package includes health, dental, and vision. Qualified individuals interested in this job opening must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter should be sent as .doc or PDF to: lisahr@nytransitmuseum.org Specify subject as “Research Archivist” Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

    Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024 Friends of the New York Transit Museum is an equal opportunity employer.


  • Monday, September 30, 2024 7:43 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Cataloguer and researcher

    (September 30, 2024)

    Position Title - Cataloguer and researcher

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Arthur Penn

    Position Type - Part-timer, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $31 - $35

    Position title: Cataloguer and researcher

    Position type: part-time temporary

    Employer: Arthur Penn, private collector

    Position Summary: The employer has an extensive collection of rare, limited edition German magazines devoted to Expressionism from the first decades of the twentieth century, including Almach, Bilderbuch, Das Kunsblat, Der Blauer Reiter, Simplisimus, and Unser Weg. The employee will be responsible for processing the collection as it stands now and for preparing its future presentations as an upcoming book and exhibition.

    The project will have two phases. In phase one, the employee will assess the collection’s holdings, consider and search for valuable acquisitions, and arrange them for professional appraising. In phase two, once the collection is set, the employee will write an overview to introduce the book and potentially assemble a visual presentation.

    The first phase will amount to approximately 20 hours of labor, to be undertaken as soon as possible. The second will amount to at least 50 and up to 100 hours.

    Qualifications:

    - Acquaintance with German Expressionism in the context of twentieth-century art and German history

    - Research skills

    - Writing skills

    - Reading knowledge of the German language is a great plus

    Compensation: $30/hour for the first phase and $40/hour for the second phase.

    To apply: please send a resume and cover letter to Pennwick Foundation, 980 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10075.


  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:30 AM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Director of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives 

    (September 14, 2024)

    Position Title - Director of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $86,000 - $95,000

    Job Title: Director of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives

    Job ID: 28907

    Location: LaGuardia Community College

    Full/Part Time: Full-Time

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

    POSITION DETAILS

    LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

    The Director of Archives is responsible for managing and developing the Archives’ collections, for coordinating closely with the program directors to produce educational and outreach programs, and for managing the budget and daily operations of the Archives. The ability to build good relations with CUNY and government officials to ensure the continued success of the Archives is key. It is expected that the candidate will work with the current Director in the spring semesters during the three-year phased retirement process.

    Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Oversee the management of all collections within the Archives inventory, develop strategies for building and maintaining the collections; Set priorities for the physical organization and preservation of collections and work with internal resources to coordinate digitization of items for enhanced access and preservation.
    • Lead effective operational and financial management processes and inventory management; Make decisions that balance operational and strategic considerations and use metrics to support decisions.
    • Provide support to the Director of Education who oversees the Gardiner-Shenker Student Scholars endowed program which involves students conducting archival research, working with LaGuardia faculty and peers, and sharing/contributing their work to the Archives¿collections and publications.
    • Collaborate with the Director of LGBTQIA+ programs on promoting and expanding the LGBTQIA+ CUNY Consortium throughout CUNY; collaborate with all program directors (LGBTQIA+, Education, Public History) to develop outreach and educational programming.
    • Facilitate partnerships between faculty and students on research projects based primarily on the Archives collections and help shepherd research projects to completion; Promote the use of the Archives for teaching and learning for LaGuardia students, faculty, and staff.
    • Manage a varied portfolio of education programs including the Archives annual history calendar, programs and events, publications, or exhibitions sponsored by the Archives.
    • Engage with gift prospects toward cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts, including acquisition of collections of enduring value relating to social change, ensuring that President and other stakeholders are kept apprised of donor communications, agreements, and related activities.
    • Set standards and provide direction for the production, distribution and promotion of Archives publications in print or electronic format, oversee the budgets for these projects, and conduct oral histories using archival collections.
    • Provide direct oversight of the cold storage space used for Archives collections inventory, monitor the movement and condition of items, and provide safe and expedient access to collections within reading rooms and in public displays.
    • Oversee and expand the Archives’ educational and outreach programs within the local community by acquiring new collections and sponsoring public programs; Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships critical to the ongoing development and delivery of programs.
    • Manage staff of 5+, including temporary staff and interns. Develop team and individual goals, evaluate staff performance, and support the development of staff members.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Advanced Degree preferred.
    • Extensive knowledge of New York City History including a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and a record of achievement in some aspect of public history.
    • Experience in museums or archives highly desirable.
    • Excellent research and writing skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency using Microsoft office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    • Oversees an Art Center or Museum, promoting and directing programs and initiatives.
    • Works with senior management to create a vision and strategy for art/museum collection which fulfills the mission of the College
    • Develops, researches, curates and markets high quality exhibits; designs educational programs around exhibits such as lectures, films, learning aids and internships which relate to the College's curricula
    • Oversees the development and implementation of creative programming to attract both sponsors and audiences
    • Directs the administrative functions of the Center/Museum, including budget, archives, inventory, acquisitions, security and facilities; Presents reports on all operations consistent with best practices in the not-for-profit/public sectors
    • Establishes and cultivates community and cultural relationships and partnerships; participates in funding initiatives
    • Develops relationships between the Center/Museum and College academic and administrative departments
    • Hires, and manages Center/Museum staff
    • Performs related duties as assigned.

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Officer

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $83,878 - $119,995

    Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

    Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

    CLOSING DATE

    October 11th, 2024

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

    http://www.cuny.edu


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