Director of the Yale Film Archive

Yale University • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Director of the Yale Film Archive at Yale University is a leadership role focused on overseeing the film and media collections, ensuring they align with university research and learning activities. The Director will lead a team responsible for delivering impactful research and learning services, manage film acquisition and preservation programs, and act as the selector for feature films within the Film and Media Studies program.

Requirements

• Visionary leadership and passion for film and media studies.
• Experience in managing film and media collections.
• Strong understanding of research and learning strategies in an academic setting.
• Ability to oversee preservation programs and collection development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in academic libraries or archives.
• Familiarity with sustainable stewardship principles in collection management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Yale Film Archive and manage a team of three staff members.
• Oversee the film and media collections to ensure alignment with university research and learning activities.
• Manage film acquisition and preservation programs in collaboration with the Managing Archivist.
• Act as the selector for feature films for the Film and Media Studies program.
• Develop and manage collections, including video and streaming resources.

Benefits

• Access to university resources and facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed