Wichita State University Wichita , KS 67251
Posted 1 week ago
Position Title Archival Processing Specialist Position Number 997578 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours
8am to 5pm, Monday
Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Description
University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Wichita State University Libraries seeks an Archival Processing Specialist for its Special Collections and University Archives. Under the direction of the Curator, this position is responsible for determining physical arrangement and intellectual description of collection material, creating digital finding aids, identifying copyright and preservation concerns, supporting public services, and supervising student assistants as assigned.
Special Collections and University Archives is the university's primary source headquarters, holding a wide array of unique and distinct collections in both physical and digital formats. The unit is committed to creating and maintaining a strong service-oriented and collaborative environment. Collection strengths include materials documenting local, state, and regional history; manuscript collections on Wichita's business and aviation history; papers of local and state officials and politicians; rare books, especially the Robert T. Aitchison Rare Books Collection; maps of Kansas; the University Archives; and manuscript collections of notable figures such as Gordon Parks, Louise Brooks and William Lloyd Garrison.
Summary of Responsibilities
Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or department(s).
Essential Functions
Supports the programs and services provided by the department(s) by performing varied or related processes which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc.
May coordinate, attend, prepare materials for and/or take minutes at meetings and special events.
May prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements.
May identify and pursue ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures used by students, faculty, visitors and staff.
May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office supplies and equipment.
May be assigned to lead, assist, coordinate or support special projects as needed.
Commitment
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.
Requirements
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent by hire date
Preferred Education Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field
Preferred Experience
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of archival processing standards and practices such as MPLP and national metadata content and structure standards for archival materials, such as DACS and EAD.
Experience working with archival collection management systems, such as ArchivesSpace or similar
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Professional interpersonal skills
Good time management and ability to focus on completing a long-term processing project
Ability to work carefully with both fragile and heavy materials, including 40 lb. boxes
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
None
Sponsorship No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance No export control requirement. Additional Information Special Instructions
Department Information
Department 102800-Library
Salary Information
Pay Information Salary range begins at $16.49 per hour and is commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information
Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
Generous time off accruals
Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
Paid Parental Leave
State Shared Leave Program
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart
You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.
Requisition Details
Requisition Details
Posting Date 05/24/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date 08/04/2024
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
Physical Weight Category Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements
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