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Archivist

  • 495825
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Chester Fritz Library
  • Library
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Jan 23 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $59,000 annual, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Archivist is to acquire, appraise, arrange, describe and digitize UND archival materials, to provide reference and research service, and to supervise the activities of student employees, interns, and volunteers.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Acquire, appraise, arrange, describe and digitize UND archival materials 
  • Preservation and management of UND digital and electronic records 
  • Provide reference and research service. 
  • Supervise student employees, interns and volunteers. 
  • Participate in Departmental collection development, outreach, and teaching.
  • Participate in professional activities. 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Required Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational, planning, problem solving, and time management skills
  • Ability to work with standard computer applications and databases within a digital environment

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or other appropriate graduate degree
  • Graduate level coursework in archives or completion of a post master’s degree certificate in archives
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One-year experience working in an archive
  • Familiarity with UND and North Dakota history
  • Experience or coursework in media digitization and metadata
  • Experience in building relationships with donors

To Apply

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by closing date. Questions can be directed to curtis.hanson@und.edu.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota 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 UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.