Assistant Director of University Archives and Special Collections

The University of the South invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of University Archives and Special Collections. The primary function of the Assistant Director will be to assist with the management, direction, and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the University Archives and Special Collections.

Responsibilities include: assisting the Director with assessing the department’s activities, developing and implementing process improvements within the department and in conjunction with other library departments.  The Assistant Director will also assist with the preservation of and provision of access to archives and special collections, which includes manuscripts, rare books, art, and artifacts, as well as assisting with the planning, scheduling, and execution of exhibitions in the University Archives and Special Collections. Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide reference and research consultation to faculty, staff, students and other researchers.

A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, or related graduate degree is required as well as one to three years’ experience in archives, special collections, or a historical society.  The successful candidate will understand the basic history, theory, and professional practices relating to materials generally found in university archives and special collections departments.  The successful candidate will possess an understanding of nationally accepted standards, tools, and the best practices for archival processing and description, including knowledge of collection management systems. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience with social media and web content management.

The University of the South comprises a well-regarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology.  It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. It is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.  

The University of the South is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse campus environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity educational institution and welcome all qualified applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

For full consideration applications must be received by November 10, 2014.  Interested individuals should send a cover letter, résumé, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references using the link below:

http://hr.sewanee.edu/applications .