Archives Director

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.  Plans and directs daily workflow and departmental projects,including accessioning, processing, describing, cataloging, preserving, digitizing, and exhibiting archival materials, as well as the training of archives employees.2.  Develops written policies, procedures, reports and plans to ensurethat the operation of G.S.O. Archives conforms to the best practices in the archives field. 3.  Corresponds with area district archivists from the 90+regions/areas regarding archival policies, procedures, and recommendations for the creation and maintenance of local archival collections, including traveling to these areas and giving presentations.4.  Conducts non-routine, in-depth research projects for members,trustees, directors, staff. 5.  Serves as secretary to the trustees' Archives Committee and theConference Archives Committee, preparing background, writing minutes and reports, serving subcommittees, and providing guidance and information at all meetings of these committees.6.  Collaborates with Department Managers and Staff to orchestrateoffice wide projects, working on a wide variety of inter-office committees.7.  Continues professional development and training by attendingarchives workshops and conferences, and keeping up with new trends in the archives profession.8.  Works with outside vendors contracted for departmental projects. QUALIFICATIONS1.  Graduate degree in Library & Information Science or ArchivesManagement.2.  5-plus years of experience working in an archive or speciallibrary, including experience with large scale digitization projects and digital document management.3.  Working knowledge of both traditional and electronic recordsmanagement, including policies and procedures.4.  Excellent computer skills; experience in bibliographic databases,digitizing and internet searches; skills in design and management of archival information retrieval systems.5.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and expertisepresenting to audiences large and small.6.  Management experience and skills in efficient project management.7.  Knowledge of copyright law, records retention regulations, andexperience in implementing records management programs.SALARY RANGE:  $ 65,100 approximate starting salary range