Part-Time Project Archivist; Temporary Job Houston area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Project Archivist (Temporary)

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas .

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Part-Time Project Archivist will conduct an assessment of Lone Star College's existing institutional and archival materials and develop recommendations for a sustainable, long-term archives program. This role will focus on understanding current conditions, identifying gaps, and proposing policies, workflows, and staffing models for a permanent archival solution. This is a temporary position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conducts a comprehensive assessment of existing physical and digital archival materials including various materials like institutional records, photographs, and audiovisual materials, collaborating with internal stakeholders to determine archival value and define preservation and retention standards in support of archive development

Inventories and documents current archival holdings, storage conditions, organizational practices, and access limitations

Identifies preservation risks and recommend short- and long-term strategies for physical and digital materials

Evaluates current records management practices and identify materials of enduring historical, legal, or institutional value

Recommends archival policies and standards, including appraisal, accessioning, retention, and access guidelines consistent with professional best practices

Works with external vendors to appropriately evaluate and recommend archival and repository software tools and platforms appropriate for the institution's size, scope, and technical capacity

Develops a functional pilot, using a representative sample of materials, including creation of archival records, metadata, and digital objects to demonstrate recommended systems and workflow

Identifies materials suitable for digitization and advise on digitization priority and procedure

Prepares a written assessment and planning report outlining findings, risks, software recommendations, workflows, and prioritized next steps

Provides recommendations for a sustainable, long-term archives program, including staffing, space, equipment, and budget needs

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

Experience conducting archival assessments, processing collections, or establishing archival
programs
Knowledge of archival principles, standards, and best practices, including digital preservation
Experience working with both physical and digital archival materials
Strong analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills
Ability to work independently and manage a project-based assignment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience
Master's degree in Library and Information Science or a related field with archival coursework, or formal archival training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a higher education or community college…


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