What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Archivist position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
9943BR
College of Art and Design
CAD Dean's Office
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Archivist, the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Assistant Archivist assists with the management of the design archives of renowned designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli. The Assistant Archivist processes archival collections, digitizes artifacts, and helps researchers access the collections. They contribute to department planning and provide public services and outreach through tours, class visits, and social media. Additionally, the Assistant Archivist oversees the Archives when the Archivist is out of the office. This position is funded for 5 years with the possibility of continued funding.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Education/Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with design archives and knowledge of design history and historical design practices.
Department/College Description
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies is a hub of research, education, and creative inspiration that houses over 750,000 artifacts across all fields of design. Iconic works by Lella and Massimo Vignelli are featured at the heart of our collection and their legacy forms the foundation of design excellence and innovation that the Vignelli Center celebrates today. Learn more about the center at rit.edu/vignellicenter
RIT's College of Art and Design is a professional art and design school at the forefront of technology, art, and design. Spanning more than 230,000 square feet, our facilities feature state-of-the-art studios and labs that foster a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. We are a dynamic community of artists, designers, and creative technologists. The College includes nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and numerous part-time faculty-all contributing to our collaborative ecosystem.
Our five schools-Art, American Crafts, Design, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and Sciences-offer a diverse range of BFA, BS, and MFA programs. As part of a top national technical university, our students benefit from unique opportunities to collaborate across disciplines in science, engineering, liberal arts, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, as well as through RIT's global campuses. Learn more at rit.edu/artdesign.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $18 - $30
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $18
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $30
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 18
Hourly/Salary Maximum:30
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College of Art and Design
CAD Dean's Office
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Archivist, the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Assistant Archivist assists with the management of the design archives of renowned designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli. The Assistant Archivist processes archival collections, digitizes artifacts, and helps researchers access the collections. They contribute to department planning and provide public services and outreach through tours, class visits, and social media. Additionally, the Assistant Archivist oversees the Archives when the Archivist is out of the office. This position is funded for 5 years with the possibility of continued funding.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Arrange, describe and otherwise process archival collections, according to local and professional standards.
- Provide public services for the department, including reference guidance, class presentations and public outreach, including contributing to our social media channels.
- Digitally photograph and scan archival materials to create high quality digital images to be used in publications, online presentations, or other purposes by both Archives staff and patrons, including adding digital collections in Google Arts & Culture.
- Assist in preparing displays of collection materials, both in real and virtual exhibition spaces, such as Open House events.
- Oversee Archives when Archivist is not in the office, supervising student assistant as needed.
- Collaborate on special projects as needed.
Education/Experience
- Master's degree in library science or other advanced degree with a concentration or experience in Archives management.
- At least two years' professional Archives experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description of archival collections and current archival best practices and standards.
- Knowledge of digital imaging standards and experience in digital image capture and processing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills, with ability to facilitate collaboration.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; must be able to work independently.
- Interest in the history, theory and practice of the field of design.
- Ability, and willingness, to routinely lift containers weighing up to 25lbs and climb ladders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with design archives and knowledge of design history and historical design practices.
Department/College Description
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies is a hub of research, education, and creative inspiration that houses over 750,000 artifacts across all fields of design. Iconic works by Lella and Massimo Vignelli are featured at the heart of our collection and their legacy forms the foundation of design excellence and innovation that the Vignelli Center celebrates today. Learn more about the center at rit.edu/vignellicenter
RIT's College of Art and Design is a professional art and design school at the forefront of technology, art, and design. Spanning more than 230,000 square feet, our facilities feature state-of-the-art studios and labs that foster a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. We are a dynamic community of artists, designers, and creative technologists. The College includes nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and numerous part-time faculty-all contributing to our collaborative ecosystem.
Our five schools-Art, American Crafts, Design, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and Sciences-offer a diverse range of BFA, BS, and MFA programs. As part of a top national technical university, our students benefit from unique opportunities to collaborate across disciplines in science, engineering, liberal arts, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, as well as through RIT's global campuses. Learn more at rit.edu/artdesign.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Master's degree in library science or other advanced degree with a concentration or experience in Archives management.
- At least two years' professional Archives experience.
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $18 - $30
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $18
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $30
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 18
Hourly/Salary Maximum:30
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