Accessioning Archivist

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or MA with an archival concentration, archival management certificate, or related subject specialty. Qualified individuals new to the library profession are welcome to apply. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in archival accessioning, processing, description practices, and metadata creation, and managing complex processing projects or programs
• Experience arranging and describing manuscript and/or archival collections using MPLP, maximal or extensible processing methods
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and focus concerning complex, detailed work while maintaining a very high level of productivity
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment using considerable judgment and initiative and the flexibility to adjust to changes and reprioritizations
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills, with clear evidence of ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with colleagues within a complex organization and team environment
• Collaborative and creative problem-solving ability
• Experience with archival management software such as ArchivesSpace; with EAD and other machine actionable metadata languages; and with data management systems such as Smartsheet
• Computer skills in an online, multi-tasking environment; comfortable using productivity platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
• Reading knowledge of a non-English language preferred
• Experience in conservation and preservation work preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• May be asked to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
• Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.
• Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds.  Ability to lift 40 pound boxes or bundles.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

The expected pay range for this position is $76,000 to $92,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.