Born Digital Archivist American Heritage Center at University of Wyoming

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Benefits include:Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include4 deductible options to suit your needs.Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.At the University of Wyomingwere committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWsBenefits Summary.JOB TITLE: Born Digital ArchivistJOB PURPOSE:Oversee the operation of select archival financial personnel and institutional support functions. Supervise individuals or multiple units within a department as designated by the departmental manager; alternatively they may report to the director and take on responsibilities that are Center-wide.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Functions as the Born Digital Archivist for the American Heritage Center involved with all aspects of born-digital archival records.Pays close attention to the born digital records of the University of Wyoming and works closely with the AHCs University Archivist to manage the universitys electronic records and thoroughly integrate them with physical content.Assesses software and hardware needs of user departments and recommends appropriate applications to ensure their compliance with best practices for permanent record maintenance and storage within the AHCs Digital Archives.Directly oversees the operation of various aspects of the American Heritage Centers born-digital archives and both coordinates with and directly assists AHC departments and units to maintain effective workflows relating to the acquisition ingest preservation access and long-term storage of digital materials entrusted to the Centers care.Trains and supervises AHC employees working within the Centers Born Digital Archives to maintain an efficient and productive workflow. Reports to the AHC Assistant Director.SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:Some travel may be required.May serve as a representative for the department or center on University or other committees as directed.Acquire and continually update knowledge of current archival and support functions to facilitate assigned Born Digital AHC operations.May perform additional special assignments as directed.Participate in outreach functions to promote the AHCs goals and programs.COMPETENCIES:Attention to DetailTechnical proficiency in assigned responsibilitiesProgressive professional developmentIntegrityConsistencyQuality OrientationIndependenceMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience: 5 years work-related experience in an archival settingRequired licensure certification registration or other requirements:Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:An MLS or MLIS degree with a concentration in digital management.Extensive knowledge of archivalconcepts methodology and techniques.Experience with University state and federalpolicies rules and regulations relating to archives.Experience with contemporary archivaland records management principles and practices.Experience with creating and maintaining databases.Knowledge of data management and tracking principle and protocols.Knowledge of descriptive cataloging principles and archives use of the Internet.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:Cover letterResume or C.V.Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).Incomplete application packets will not be considered.WORK LOCATION:On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or emailjobapps@.ABOUT LARAMIE:The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Key Skills Civil,Bidding,GIS,Capital Market,Cement,Agricultural Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1