Archivist

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Under general supervision, the Archivist supports the acquisition, organization, preservation, and accessibility in the Urban Archives while assisting researchers, collaborating with donors and campus partners, contributing to outreach efforts, and supporting student employees and interns within Special Collections & Archives.

Requirements

Four (4) years of Library Assistant experience with High School or equivalent certification; OR Three (3) years Library Assistant experience with equivalent to an Associate’s Degree (60 units); OR Two (2) years Library Assistant experience with equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree (120 units) in job related field required.
Demonstrated knowledge of archival principles, standards, and best practices related to accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and stewardship of archival and manuscript collections.
Ability to create and maintain accurate accession records, organize collections intellectually and physically, and develop clear, user-focused finding aids that enhance access and discovery.
Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills with the ability to evaluate, process, and describe archival materials in accordance with established archival standards and procedures.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in support of ongoing collection preservation, description, and access initiatives.
Knowledge of archival collection management practices, including storage, preservation, retention, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ability to assess collection needs, apply sound judgment in evaluating preservation priorities, and collaborate with faculty and staff to support the long-term stewardship and accessibility of archival materials.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with current and prospective donors, campus partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate potential acquisitions, facilitate the timely transfer of materials, and support collection development activities that align with the mission and priorities of Special Collections & Archives.

Responsibilities

Accessions archival collections across the unit, including creating accession records and other required documentation and performing basic preservation work.
Processes archival collections, including intellectual and physical arrangement.
Develops finding aids for manuscript and archival collections.
Engages in ongoing collection evaluation; works with current and potential donors to ensure timely transfer of materials to Special Collections & Archives.
Assists researchers with ready reference, information, and directional questions; refers more specialized research questions to other members of the team as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.