University of Texas at Austin

McDermott Project Archivist
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
McDermott Project Archivist
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Hiring Department:
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2025
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
This is a temporary fixed term position for a period of 18 months from the date of hire.
Purpose
Arrange, describe, preserve, and provide access to the John J. McDermott Papers
Responsibilities
Appraise, arrange, describe, preserve and provide access to the papers of American philosopher and professor John J. McDermott in accordance with DACS Standards.
Perform word processing and use Archives Space to produce finding aids.
Select and digitize original documents from the John J. McDermott Papers for online access via the Briscoe Center’s digital media repository. Create metadata using library and archival descriptive standards and controlled vocabularies.
Recruit, train, and supervise project staff - including student workers.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Library and Information Science.
Experience in historical research with primary and secondary documents.
Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques.
Work experience in special collections, a research center, or archive.
Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work environment.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift numerous 50 lb boxes during a 3-4 hour period of time.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Academy of Certified Archivists certification.
Knowledge of and experience with archival procedures, including arrangement and description.
Experience with preservation methods for archives.
Experience using ASpace.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently, as well as as part of a team.
Ability to collect, organize and interpret information from various sources and to compose descriptive narratives that are clear, concise and grammatically correct.
Professional demeanor.
Supervisory experience.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience making selections for digitization projects or for general curation purposes.
Knowledge of digital technologies, standards, and best practices.
Experience creating metadata using library and archival descriptive standards and controlled vocabularies.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$50,000
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving up to 50lbs.
Exposure book dust and book mold.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
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The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
access the most recent report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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