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Circuit Rider Archivist
Clayton College & State University, in cooperation with the Georgia
Archives, seeks an experienced archivist to provide consultant services
to historical repositories and local governments, support NHPRC funded
re-grant program, and assist in a feasibility study for the development
of a master's level archival education program.
Responsibilities: Conduct site visits to historical records repositories
and local governments throughout Georgia; provide direct assistance such
as identifying, inventorying, appraising, processing, cataloging,
preserving records that have historical significance; determine whether
grant funds are needed to accomplish these tasks; assist organizations
in applying for and implementing grants.
Teach one course on the introduction to archives at Clayton College &
State University (CCSU) at the undergraduate level and develop
recommendations to CCSU administration regarding the development of a
graduate program following professional and regional guidelines; conduct
statewide meetings with archival and records management associations,
educators, allied professions, and government officials to explain the
benefits of a graduate program in archival management; consult with
archival educators throughout the nation to discuss opportunities and
challenges and seek input for the program..
Required competencies: Masters degree with archival component or
equivalent archival experience. Minimum of five years professional
archival and/or records management experience. Teaching experience at
the university-level. Extensive knowledge of current archival and
records management standards and practices; familiarity with current
preservation practices; organizational abilities to manage diverse
projects; demonstrated ability to apply data and word processing
computer software to the range of archives related needs; demonstrated
ability to complete projects within limited time frame; and demonstrated
ability to advise staff and volunteers in local repositories. Driver's
license required.
Preferred competencies: Familiarity with records and archival
communities in Georgia; prior experience with local historical records
and/or local government records; experience with instructional
technology; experience with curriculum development at the university
level. ABDs in history or archival management encouraged to apply.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience for a full-time, non
tenure-track position.
About Clayton State
Clayton College & State University currently serves the metro Atlanta
area as a hub for undergraduate education. After five years of steady
enrollment growth, and the fall 2004 opening of the $19 million
University Center, Clayton State has more than 6,000 students and has
been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as having the most diverse
student population among comprehensive baccalaureate-level institutions
in the Southeastern United States. A national pioneer in "ubiquitous
computing," Clayton State is one of only 36 "Notebook Universities" in
the country. Clayton State is also the only university in the country
adjacent to both state and national archives facilities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications must include a letter of interest that addresses all of the
qualifications listed above, curriculum vitae, and the names, telephone
numbers, email addresses and street addresses of three professional
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the
anticipated date of availability is April 15, 2005. The position will
remain open until filled. Applications and/or nominations should be
emailed to: [log in to unmask] or mailed to:
Leslie Moore
Clayton College & State University
c/o Academic Affairs
5900 N. Lee Street
Morrow, GA 30260
Clayton College & State University is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,
sex, age, disability, or handicap, as a matter of University policy and
as required by applicable State and Federal laws. EOE-M/W/D/V
Andrew S. Taylor
Assistant Director Records Management
Georgia Archives
5800 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, Georgia 30260-1101
678.364.3791
678.364.3860 FAX
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/who_are_we/records_and_information_m
anagement_services/default.htm
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