Part Time Archivist/Curator - Gumberg Library

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: GumbergLibrary
Position Status: Part-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 870473/70-159
FLSA Status: non-exemptPOSITIONSUMMARY:
Reporting to the University Archivist, the Associate Archivist/Curator willprocess and maintain archival collections, create finding aids, assist withpreservation activities, maintain subject files, perform some clerical dutiesand assist patrons and visitors. The Associate Archivist/Curator will assistthe University Archivist with special projects, research, exhibits, and otherassignments as needed. The part-time Associate Archivist will work 21 hours aweek, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. or at speciallyscheduled times.DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arranges and describes archival collections from individual schools,departments, and committees.
Prepares finding-aids and otherresearch tools for processed collections.
Provides reference or retrievalassistance for patrons requesting archival information. Patrons may visit theArchives or make requests by phone, e-mail or fax.
Assists with the preservation ofdocuments, books, photographs, artifacts, and other materials.
Helps to design exhibits and displaysfor special events in the Library and on the university Campus.
Supervises Graduate student internsand temporary employees and assist with grant writing.
Assists with large research projects.
Completes otherduties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
The candidateshould possess a Master’s Degree in Public History, Art History or LibraryScience with a specialization in Archives or Museum Studies or equivalent
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:
Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills are required. Thecandidate must be able to learn and perform assigned tasks with littlesupervision and be able to work cooperatively with colleagues, staff, studentsand patrons.
Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills are required. Thecandidate must be able to learn and perform assigned tasks with littlesupervision and be able to work cooperatively with colleagues, staff, studentsand patrons.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, andrecognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity andrespect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, andunderstanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty,staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with theUniversity Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.
APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.