Dominican University
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: McGreal Center Archivist and Sacred Spaces Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Mary Nona McGreal Center for Dominican Historical Studies
SALARY RANGE: $30,975 – $49,200 (annual)
REPORTS TO: Director of the McGreal Center
JOB STATUS: Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
ABOUT DOMINICAN:
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as a baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree-granting institution. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor and thoughtful accompaniment of students, its intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, which includes 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of our undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% are Black or African American, and 3% are Asian. Under-represented minority students, make up 77% of the DU undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation of the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist with all aspects of archival operations for the McGreal Center, ensuring the orderly processing of the Center's records, and providing access and reference assistance to university members, the Dominican family, and the public conducting historical research. In this role, the archivist will advise Dominican communities on campus and across the United States about their collections and collaborate with the Dominican Archivists in Collaboration (DAC) and other national organizations. The candidate will divide their time between working as the McGreal Center Archivist and as the Sacred Spaces Program Coordinator. As the program coordinator, the candidate will lead the scheduling of site visits, manage the archival content related to the program, direct and oversee student learners, handle grant reporting, oversee the digital curation of sacred sites in the city of Chicago, and perform other tasks as needed. The Sacred Spaces project responsibilities are funded through a generous grant from the Dreihaus Foundation for the next two years, with the potential for renewal. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about archival work, dedicated to preserving history, and eager to engage with both the university and broader communities. If you are excited about contributing to our mission and working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, delivering compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processing collections and organizing primary documents and related materials.
Overseeing and implementing appraisal decisions, organization, and descriptions of collections according to archival best practices.
Preparing finding aids and supporting exhibits at the McGreal Center.
Digitizing archival records for preservation, study, campus education, and external partnerships.
Assisting with research and reference requests from the campus community and the public.
Implementing digital technologies to expand the McGreal Center's online presence.
Supervising, mentoring, and training Graduate Students in the School of Information Studies (SOIS), as well as archival volunteers and alumni.
Assisting the Directors in recruiting, hiring, and retaining graduate and undergraduate interns.
Corresponding with researchers and helping organize, teach, and manage student workers.
Supporting the placement of students in their professional fields, including serving as a reference or letter writer.
Building and enhancing strong, healthy connections between the Library, SOIS, and the McGreal Center.
Serving on the McGreal Advisory Board and other Academic Affairs committees as needed.
Assisting the McGreal Center Director with Project OPUS, a research program about the History of the Order of Preachers in the United States.
Assisting with Dominican Family meetings such as the Dominican Archivists in Collaboration (DAC) and preparing reports, evaluations, and assessments of services and collections.
Working closely with the Director of the McGreal Center on strategic and collaborative efforts related to the institutional archives.
Providing academic support for courses at the University, including reference assistance, classroom visits, and promoting engagement with the archives across all units of the University.
Keeping abreast of trends and developments in archives, archival practices, archival technologies, and the archive's role in higher education.
Collaborating with the University Librarian & Director of the McGreal Center to engage with university faculty and students, increasing usage of resources in support of learning and research, and creating exhibitions, publications, and other programs that highlight collections.
Assisting in the development and implementation of archival and record-keeping priorities and policies for retaining or weeding materials.
Curating digital content, maintaining grant requirements, and fostering relationship development with community and Dominican partners for the Sacred Spaces project.
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION//REQUIREMENTA
All qualifications are required unless otherwise indicated.
Master's degree in Library Science, Information (MLIS), or an equivalent field with archival certification from, but not limited to, the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) or the Society of American Archivists (SAA), or significant coursework in archives or records management.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student learning, and creative innovation.
Strong editing and writing skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, and interpersonal abilities.
Effective organizational and management skills.
Flexibility and initiative to undertake and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain consistent, publicly posted morning and afternoon hours in person on campus to maximize student and faculty access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Educational background in history and religious studies.
Strong digital skills, including competency in Microsoft Suite. Proficiency with Omeka, ContentDM, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and ArchivesSpace.
Familiarity with, or a desire to learn about, the Dominican charism, life, and history.
A strong commitment to open access principles.
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as a baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree-granting institution. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor and thoughtful accompaniment of students, its intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, which includes 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of our undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% are Black or African American, and 3% are Asian. Under-represented minority students, make up 77% of the DU undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation of the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
To Apply
Apply online at http://www.dom.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume with a list of 3 references.