University Archivist (Assistant Professor of Library Services)_

University Archivist (Assistant Professor of Library Services)Print (overnmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4588029)ApplyUniversity Archivist (Assistant Professor of Library Services)Salary$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 AnnuallyLocationPueblo, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberGGJ-8088-07/24DepartmentColorado State University PuebloOpening Date07/19/2024FLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationHR luna.velar@csupueblo.eduType of AnnouncementThis announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.How To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at overnmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsDepartment InformationThe University mission is to establish CSU Pueblo as the people’s university of the southwest United States by 2028. Our success will be measured by the resilience, agility, and problem-solving abilities of our diverse population, and the ways in which our graduates are able to navigate work in a rapidly changing world.The Colorado State University Pueblo Library actively develops and empowers the campus community by integrating information literacy across the curriculum and providing collections, spaces, and services that facilitate learning, research, and innovation for a diverse and inclusive community. The Library actively collaborates with Information Technology Services (IT), tutoring services, and other units to provide integrated academic support for students.Description of JobJoin our team at Colorado State University Pueblo as the University Archivist, a pivotal role dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the Colorado Chicano Movement as well as the history of our institution and the various groups that make up our diverse community. As the steward of our Colorado Chicano Movement Archives, you will work hand-in-hand with the local community to acquire, digitize, and preserve crucial archival materials. Your efforts will ensure these valuable resources are accessible for generations to come.In this position, you will develop and manage Special Collections, encompassing rare books and manuscripts that represent the history of our community, while collaborating with various university departments to maintain compliance with state guidelines for document retention and preservation. You will play a key role in collecting, organizing, preserving, and providing access to the University's administrative and historical records in both print and electronic formats.As a member of the library faculty, you will engage in a full spectrum of research, teaching, and outreach activities. You will support faculty and students with reference services, contribute to collection development, and may have the exciting opportunity to teach credit bearing courses in archives management.Your expertise and passion for archival work will help shape the historical narrative of the Colorado Chicano Movement, making a significant impact on the community and the academic world.Key Responsibilities:+ Collaborate with the local community to develop and promote the Colorado Chicano Movement Archives.+ Facilitate the acquisition, digitization, preservation, and access to archival materials.+ Manage the Special Collections area, including rare books and manuscripts.+ Ensure compliance with state guidelines for document retention, preservation, and disposal.+ Collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to the University's administrative and historical records.+ Participate in research, teaching, and outreach activities within the library faculty.+ Teach credit-bearing courses in archives management, if desired**All responsibilities of faculty members at CSU Pueblo are in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook is the authoritative guide on specific requirements with regard to teaching assignments, scholarly activity, research, and service.Primary DutiesManage University Archives and Special Collections+ Develop new and existing special collections; especially the University’s Colorado Chicano Movement Archives (CCMA)+ Manage current and potential donor relations+ Using current technology and software, obtain, inventory, process, organize, preserve and provide access to archival materials, including creating finding aids for archival collections+ Expand existing oral history program+ Identify, develop, and supervise digitization projects, including developing standards, digitizing records, creating metadata using appropriate metadata+ Insert collections into institutional repository+ Consult and collaborate with units across campus to ensure records retention and management for all University departments complies with the state records retention schedule.+ Provide one-on-one reference assistance in the Archives and via email, chat, text, and phoneEngage in Outreach+ Facilitate the CCMA Community Advisory Committee+ Collaborate with the community to promote the CCMA+ Plan community outreach events and educational sessions+ Promote the Archives locally, regionally, and nationally+ Develop partnerships with other local and regional centers with similar research agendasManage student workers and interns+ Supervise student interns+ Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student assistantsCollaborate with Faculty to provide instruction and promote research including:+ Teach sessions on the use of archives for various classes across the curriculum+ Collaborate with the Chicano Studies Coordinator to engage students in archival research and oral history collection+ Promote faculty and student research that augments the collections+ Performs sustained inquiry into one’s discipline, leading to a practical application within the library as well as research resulting in published or presented scholarly output.+ Serves the library, the university, and the profession through active membership on boards, committees, panels, etc.Ancillary DutiesTeach credit bearing Archives Management coursesSalary Range$50,000 - $60,000Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications+ Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA accredited) or related archives discipline to be obtained no later than May 2025+ Commitment to working with diverse student populations and commitment to equity in education at all levelsPreferred Qualifications+ ALA accredited Masters in Library Science if first Master’s degree is not MLS+ Academy of Certified Archivists Certification+ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse community groups+ Demonstrated planning and leadership skills including working independently, taking initiative, and setting goals and priorities+ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse community groups+ Demonstrated planning and leadership skills including working independently, taking initiative, and setting goals and priorities+ Experience working with Chicanx/Latinx community groups+ Strong organizational and archival management skills+ Experience with digitization and preservation of archival materials+ Experience managing oral history collection projects+ Experience building community-based archives+ Teaching/Library Instruction experience+ Experience seeking and acquiring external funding+ Experience at a regional comprehensive university+ Experience at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)Supplemental InformationAll interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:+ a letter of intent (cover letter)+ a current resume or CV+ unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred+ three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until filled, but those applications received prior to 5pm (MST) on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, will receive full consideration.About Colorado State University PuebloColorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:+ Medical and prescription insurance+ Dental insurance+ Vision insurance+ Flexible benefit plan+ Basic term life insurance+ Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance+ Long-term disability insurance+ Employee assistance program+ Travel accident insurance+ Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance+ Annual and sick leave+ Retirement plans+ Employee and dependent tuition discounts+ State employee discounts via BenefitHubOther incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.About Pueblo, ColoradoThe city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: supueblo.edu/campus-safety.Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01Have you attached the required cover letter explaining the extent to which you meet the minimum requirements and the preferred and essential competencies for this position?+ Yes+ No02Have you uploaded the required resume/CV?+ Yes+ No03Have you uploaded unofficial transcripts as evidence you meet the minimum or preferred educational requirement?+ Yes+ No04Have you included the required three professional references with current contact information?+ Yes+ No05Do you acknowledge that failing to include the required attachments will result in your application not being considered?+ Yes+ NoRequired QuestionAgencyState of ColoradoAddressSee the full announcement by clickingthe "Printer" icon located above the job titleLocation varies by announcement, Colorado, --Websiteolorado.gov/ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email