Archives Coordinator

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Archives Coordinator supports, facilitates, and promotes the materials, activities, and goals of the University Archives and Special Collections. FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Requirements

Four years of directly related full-time experience or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Relevant experience related to the job functions.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Archival, public history, or museum experience.
Project/office management, event coordination, or community engagement experience.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.)
Experience working in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinates collections care activities, including updating, organizing, maintaining, and providing access to physical and digital collections.
Assists with curatorial research and coordinates the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and displays.
Coordinates and prepares materials for exhibitions, displays, and external loans.
Provides reference services, research assistance, and tours to facilitate user access and use of UASC collections and resources.
Supports and coordinates instruction sessions and community engagement activities.
Maintains the UASC website and archival content management systems to promote and provide access to UASC resources for students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Oversees, plans, coordinates, and evaluates departmental events and programs.
Collects, analyzes, and reports assessment data to support departmental planning and continuous improvement.
May hire, train, and/or supervise interns and/or OPS and student staff.
Coordinates departmental technology, equipment and supply needs to support daily operations.
Participates on committees, working groups, and outreach initiatives on behalf of the department as needed.
Documents and maintains procedures, policies, and workflows for University Archives and Special Collections.
Supports departmental records management.
Other job-related duties as assigned.