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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Advanced degree in twentieth- or twenty-first-century history, English, public policy, communications, education, museum studies, or a relevant academic discipline, and two or more years of work experience in a large manuscript or archival repository or related institution, or a combination of education and relevant experience. MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or MA with archival concentration, archival management certificate, or related subject specialty preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Superb written and oral communication skills, with extensive public speaking experience.
- Established understanding of the principles of archival theory, practice, standards, and proper handling of unique and fragile materials.
- Commitment to special collections and archives public service, including a keen interest in promoting the use and appreciation of archival materials and teaching with primary sources.
- Demonstrated project management abilities and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to interact with a diverse staff and public; work collegially with supervisor, peers, faculty, and other staff; and exhibit understanding of importance of service to both the Hoover Institution and outside clientele.
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, exhibit mature judgment and discretion, and organize and manage team-based projects.
- Demonstrated research experience, with proven analytical and interpretive skills.
- Administrative aptitude and strong recordkeeping and information technology skills.
- Experience with, or ability to learn, skills for the supervision and training of staff and student assistants.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adjust to changes and reprioritizations.
Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated understanding of academic libraries desired.
- Strong preference for a working knowledge of one or more non-English languages, particularly Japanese, Chinese, Russian, or Polish, with other additional languages desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth- and/or twenty-first-century history highly desirable.
- Familiarity with, or ability to learn communication platforms (i.e., Mailchimp, Hootsuite, etc.), design software (i.e., Adobe), course management systems (i.e., Canvas) or application software (i.e., Interfolio)
Certifications and Licenses:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Sit a great deal of the time; perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Work with books and in places that may be dusty.
- 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 15 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
- Occasionally 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 his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold.
- May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and 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.