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University of Chicago About The Department
The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is a Chicago-based membership association of libraries, universities, and other archival institutions with a mission to make broadly accessible the members holdings that document African American and African diasporic culture, history, and politics with a special focus on Chicago, and to advocate for the preservation, enhancement, growth, and use of these materials, and the diversity of the information professionals who care for them. The BMRC is positioned within the University of Chicago Library which is a dynamic research and learning environment, supporting the Universitys commitment to research and teaching and to using its Department
Library IT & DS - BMRC
About The Department
The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is a Chicago-based membership association of libraries, universities, and other archival institutions with a mission to make broadly accessible the members holdings that document African American and African diasporic culture, history, and politics with a special focus on Chicago, and to advocate for the preservation, enhancement, growth, and use of these materials, and the diversity of the information professionals who care for them. The BMRC is positioned within the University of Chicago Library which is a dynamic research and learning environment, supporting the Universitys commitment to research and teaching and to using its
intellectual resources to help solve the worlds problems. Member institutions represent a wide variety of missions and audiences, including public institutions, cultural heritage centers, community archives and private research institutions.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of the BMRC,the Program Manager/Archivist will support the BMRCs seasonal research and internship programs while also using their archives management skills to help maintain the Archives Portal, an online freely accessible database where materials held by BMRC members can be located. As a part of this maintenance, they will foster good relations with BMRC member institutions and offer archival advice as needed.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager/Archivist for the BMRC will work closely with the Executive Director in planning and managing daily operations of the consortium including budget monitoring, events coordination, the Archie Motley Internship Program, the Summer Short Term Fellows Program, and member relations especially related to the maintenance of the Archives Portal online database. Arrange and manage the organizational records of the BMRC in analog and electronic formats. Provide archival assistance to member institutions, particularly community-based archives members. May include appraisal, collection advisement, or training of member institution staff. Represent the BMRC at meetings and conferences, and in discussions with peer institutions at the regional and national level. Assist with BMRC communications: prepare project reports, presentations and documentation as necessary, with particular attention to grant management and reporting. Also drafting and editing other written materials such as post-event write-ups and newsletters with moderate guidance. Update BMRC website content, manage social media platforms and receive, route and respond to incoming communications, verbal and written. Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information. Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries. Performs other related work as needed.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of core archival concepts and functions (provenance, appraisal, processing, etc.). Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, manage time efficiently, and achieve unit goals. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to interface positively with fellow staff, board members, members, fellows, interns and the wider community. Proven capacity to acquire new skills and to synthesize and act upon complex information and developments. Ability to work independently, with supervision and as part of a team. Prior experience facilitating workshops, trainings and orientations. Knowledge of project management, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Technical Skills Or Knowledge
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn a range of position-related software applications. Familiarity with archival description standards such as EAD. Knowledge of social media platforms.
Application Documents
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$63,750.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Program Manager/Archivist
role at
University of Chicago Join to apply for the
Program Manager/Archivist
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University of Chicago About The Department
The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is a Chicago-based membership association of libraries, universities, and other archival institutions with a mission to make broadly accessible the members holdings that document African American and African diasporic culture, history, and politics with a special focus on Chicago, and to advocate for the preservation, enhancement, growth, and use of these materials, and the diversity of the information professionals who care for them. The BMRC is positioned within the University of Chicago Library which is a dynamic research and learning environment, supporting the Universitys commitment to research and teaching and to using its Department
Library IT & DS - BMRC
About The Department
The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is a Chicago-based membership association of libraries, universities, and other archival institutions with a mission to make broadly accessible the members holdings that document African American and African diasporic culture, history, and politics with a special focus on Chicago, and to advocate for the preservation, enhancement, growth, and use of these materials, and the diversity of the information professionals who care for them. The BMRC is positioned within the University of Chicago Library which is a dynamic research and learning environment, supporting the Universitys commitment to research and teaching and to using its
intellectual resources to help solve the worlds problems. Member institutions represent a wide variety of missions and audiences, including public institutions, cultural heritage centers, community archives and private research institutions.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of the BMRC,the Program Manager/Archivist will support the BMRCs seasonal research and internship programs while also using their archives management skills to help maintain the Archives Portal, an online freely accessible database where materials held by BMRC members can be located. As a part of this maintenance, they will foster good relations with BMRC member institutions and offer archival advice as needed.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager/Archivist for the BMRC will work closely with the Executive Director in planning and managing daily operations of the consortium including budget monitoring, events coordination, the Archie Motley Internship Program, the Summer Short Term Fellows Program, and member relations especially related to the maintenance of the Archives Portal online database. Arrange and manage the organizational records of the BMRC in analog and electronic formats. Provide archival assistance to member institutions, particularly community-based archives members. May include appraisal, collection advisement, or training of member institution staff. Represent the BMRC at meetings and conferences, and in discussions with peer institutions at the regional and national level. Assist with BMRC communications: prepare project reports, presentations and documentation as necessary, with particular attention to grant management and reporting. Also drafting and editing other written materials such as post-event write-ups and newsletters with moderate guidance. Update BMRC website content, manage social media platforms and receive, route and respond to incoming communications, verbal and written. Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information. Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries. Performs other related work as needed.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of core archival concepts and functions (provenance, appraisal, processing, etc.). Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, manage time efficiently, and achieve unit goals. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to interface positively with fellow staff, board members, members, fellows, interns and the wider community. Proven capacity to acquire new skills and to synthesize and act upon complex information and developments. Ability to work independently, with supervision and as part of a team. Prior experience facilitating workshops, trainings and orientations. Knowledge of project management, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Technical Skills Or Knowledge
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn a range of position-related software applications. Familiarity with archival description standards such as EAD. Knowledge of social media platforms.
Application Documents
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$63,750.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Entry level Employment type
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Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries
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