What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Archivist position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
9950BR
Provost
RIT Libraries-Archives
Job Summary
The DSA Project Archivist will use archival standards, best practices, and knowledge of Deaf history to arrange, describe, and digitize key collections in the Deaf Studies, Culture, and History Archives (DSA), addressing a backlog of significant Deaf history and culture materials accumulated over the past five years. The position enhances access to Deaf-related archival collections, supports pilot digitization initiatives, and contributes to inclusive archival description. The DSA Project Archivist will work closely with the University Archivist and NTID/Education Librarian/Deaf Studies Archives Liaison to ensure collections are discoverable and accurately represented.
This is an 18-month, full-time (40 hours/week), grant-funded position located on-site in RIT Archives, Wallace Library.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $28 - $28
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $28
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $28
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: 28
Hourly/Salary Maximum:28
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RIT Libraries-Archives
Job Summary
The DSA Project Archivist will use archival standards, best practices, and knowledge of Deaf history to arrange, describe, and digitize key collections in the Deaf Studies, Culture, and History Archives (DSA), addressing a backlog of significant Deaf history and culture materials accumulated over the past five years. The position enhances access to Deaf-related archival collections, supports pilot digitization initiatives, and contributes to inclusive archival description. The DSA Project Archivist will work closely with the University Archivist and NTID/Education Librarian/Deaf Studies Archives Liaison to ensure collections are discoverable and accurately represented.
This is an 18-month, full-time (40 hours/week), grant-funded position located on-site in RIT Archives, Wallace Library.
Job Responsibilities
- Survey, arrange, describe, and preserve unprocessed Deaf Studies, Culture, and History Archives (DSA) collections following archival standards and best practices.
- Create and publish DACS-compliant finding aids in ArchivesSpace; export descriptive data to WorldCat and RIT Library catalog.
- Work with the University Archivist and NTID/Education Librarian/Deaf Studies Archives Liaison to determine project priorities, assess access restrictions, and ensure ethical description practices.
- Collaborate with University Archivist on pilot digitization project; assist with scanning, metadata creation, quality control, and digital object management.
- Ingest digitized files and associated metadata into LUNA and ArchivesSpace platforms; verify accuracy and data integrity.
- Document and develop new descriptive practices where traditional archival standards fall short in representing Deaf and Deaf-related communities.
- Communicate regularly with project stakeholders and participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
- Advanced degree: MLS or equivalent from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience processing archival collections.
- Proficiency with ArchivesSpace and archival metadata standards (DACS).
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Deaf history and culture.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in archival processing and metadata creation.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Experience working within academic or cultural heritage institutions.
- Experience digitizing archival materials and managing digital objects.
- Experience working with or within Deaf communities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced degree: MLS or equivalent from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience processing archival collections.
- Proficiency with ArchivesSpace and archival metadata standards (DACS).
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Deaf history and culture.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in archival processing and metadata creation.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $28 - $28
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $28
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $28
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: 28
Hourly/Salary Maximum:28
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
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