JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Manuscript Specialist, WHMC-KC

The Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City at the University of Missouri-Kansas City has a full-time, permanent entry-level position available January 1, 2007. The collection includes the manuscript holdings of the University of Missouri and the State Historical Society of Missouri. For further information about the Collection, visit the web site at www.umkc.edu/WHMCKC/.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Manuscript Specialist will process manuscript collections, including appraisal, sorting, and organizing and arranging; clean and mend damaged papers; write objective, pertinent and concise finding aids; provide reference service assisting patrons in the reference room and via mail, telephone, and e-mail; and other duties as assigned. Functional supervision may be exercised over office support staff.

REQUIRED: A bachelor’s degree in history or one of the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired as necessary. Good written and verbal skills; good interpersonal skills; demonstrated organizational ability, including the ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision. Competence in using personal computers and on-line resources. Ability to lift and carry 35 to 40-pound boxes mandatory.

PREFERRED: MA degrees, with emphasis in archival training and/or one year experience working in an archives with processing collections. Hands-on experience doing simple conservation work including humidifying, flattening, and repairing tears in documents.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $27,000 per year. Position carries University of Missouri benefits, including vacation, sick leave, personal days; vested retirement after five years; medical and dental insurance; educational assistance for employee and dependents; and other options.

APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:

David Boutros, Associate Director
Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City
302 Newcomb Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, Missouri  64110-2499
Phone: (816) 235-1544;   FAX: (816) 235-5500
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Review of applications will begin December 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Missouri and the State Historical Society of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services.

 

 

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