Archivist at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $59,000 annual, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

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