Director, UAMS Historical Research Center

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of the Historical Research Center (HRC) in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Library is responsible for the overall operation, administration, and advancement of the Historical Research Center (HRC) as a department of one. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment and decision-making in archival management, research services, outreach, donor relations, and professional engagement. The successful candidate will manage competing demands, allocate available resources, and determine appropriate responses to operational and collection-related issues. This position is part of the administrative team of the UAMS Library and requires working in a team environment within the Library as well as throughout the campus. It is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position that reports to the Director of the Library.

Requirements

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or Archival Studies plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in archives and/or special collections required.
Demonstrated knowledge of archival practices, collection management, preservation, research services, and digital collections.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish priorities and independently manage departmental operations.
Adept at collaborating with donors, researchers, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and external organizations.
Skill to develop exhibits, presentations, publications, and public programming.
Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing needs and priorities.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital archives, digitization programs, digital preservation, and management of electronic records.
Experience with archival management systems and digital asset management platforms.
Familiarity with grant writing, securing external funding, and managing grant-funded projects.
Strong user-focused public services orientation.
Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, workflows, and collection-management practices.
Record of scholarly publications, presentations, and professional service.
Knowledge of the history of medicine and/or health sciences.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the HRC as a department of one.
Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for collections, processing, preservation, and access.
Provides leadership and coordination for the activities of the Society for the History of Medicine and Health Professions.
Plans, develops, and installs historical exhibits.
Provides research, reference, and consultation services.
Manages access to and use of HRC facilities and collections.
Cultivates relationships with donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
Pursues grants, potential funding opportunities, and supports Institutional Advancement.
Assumes primary responsibility for the appropriate use and security of HRC facilities and collections.
Commitment to continuing professional development, scholarly activity, and professional service.
May perform other duties as assigned.