Archivist

The Archivist is responsible for all aspects of maintaining and growing the SLUH archival collection, the curation and management of the fine art collection, and the ongoing improvement and implementation of the school's record retention policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Appraise, collect, organize, describe, preserve, and make available records of historical, legal, fiscal, and/or administrative value to St. Louis University High School.
• Maintain and care for the archival facilities with the support of the facilities department and school administration.
• Provide support on relevant projects as requested by SLUH departments.
• Serve research and scholarship by making available and encouraging the use of the collections by members of the High School and the community at large.
• Promote knowledge and understanding of the origins, aims, programs, and goals of the High School, and of the development of these aims, goals, and programs through the good management of the collections. .
• Implement records management by helping to improve policies and practices that will ensure the collection and preservation of archival materials.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of fundamental principles and practices in archives management and/or library science.
• Serve as lead database administrator for Past Perfect or like database.
• Standard technological abilities in Google Suite and other software applications.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and with a variety of collaborators.
• Ability to work effectively with students and faculty.
• Exercise high levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Essential Education/Experience

• Two to three years of archival experience, and/or formal training in archives or library science.
• Bachelors degree; Masters preferred
• Experience managing fine art and artifacts preferred.
• Knowledge and experience handling very old materials

Physical Requirements

• Ability to responsibly move and lift boxes, artifacts, and fine art, some weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

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