College of Charleston Hiring for Archival Fellow* at Charleston, SC Full Time

Position Type: Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration: Non-Faculty

Pay
Band: 5

Level: 3

Department: Avery Research Center

Job
Purpose

Archival Fellow for the “Avery and Liberatory Literacies” grant will support project leadership in arranging,
describing, digitizing collections and creating access points for collections.

Minimum
Requirements

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or a related field and experience and/or
interest in research, libraries, genealogy, or other areas related to archival work are required. Candidates with an equivalent combination
of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Academic training and experience in history (particularly a strong working knowledge of African American History and Culture),
  education, arts management, historic preservation and planning, library/archival administration, political science, anthropology, sociology,
  communications, or other related fields

* Good written and verbal communication skills

*
Ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other staff members

* Working knowledge of word processing and
spreadsheet applications

Additional Comments Regarding Position

*This is a temporary grant position exempt
from grievance rights. This position is funded by other than State monies and continuation of this position is contingent upon availability
of these funds.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and
previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for
the position.

**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment
are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary: **$38,986 –
$46,125

Closing Date: 07/13/2023

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid
  Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program
  (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click
  Here

Open Until Filled: No

Posting Number: 2023121

EEO
Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against
any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national
origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14138

Activity

Arranges, describes, and digitizes
collections and creating access points for collections, including the creation of MARC and EAD records in ArchivesSpace and College of
Charleston’s library catalog and the uploading oral history interviews to the Aviary platform

Essential or Marginal:
Essential

Percent of Time: 60

Activity

Collaborates with program leadership in
developing and delivering presentations about the project for Avery Digital Classroom presentations and local and national
conferences.

Essential or Marginal: Essential

Percent of Time:
20

Activity

In conjunction with the project team, select materials for use in physical (in-house) and digital
exhibitions, the South Carolina Black History Bugle, and the selection of materials for the marketing team with creating
promotional materials.

Essential or Marginal: Essential

Percent of Time: 20