Job Title: Project Archivist
PVN ID: HC-2312-006016
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

Assignments & Supervision:
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO) is hiring a Project Archivist. Primary assignment would be to process the recently acquired Ibrahim González collection, including creation of a detailed inventory, arrangement and description of material, implementation of preservation protocols as needed, producing a detailed finding aid, and collaborating on promotion and outreach of the collection. González was a radio personality, musician, photographer, writer, and teacher prominent in the New York City Latine music scene, as well as an active member of the Hispanic Islam community in Harlem and the Bronx.

Work assignments may vary depending upon library and archival project needs. The Project Archivist reports to the Archival Collections Manager and may oversee the work of college assistants for specific aspects of the project.

Responsibilities:

The Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement and description of personal papers in Centro Archives holdings. Responsibilities include:

  • Implementing “More Product, Less Process” collection processing
  • Appraisal and description of materials
  • Weeding and inventorying of the collection
  • Writing, researching and editing a finding aid, reports, and web content.
  • Supervising and training work-study students for this project
  • Working collaboratively with staff in a team environment to promote the collection

Other Duties

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Masters in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree, with a specialization in archival management.
  • Demonstrated professional experience processing archival collections.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description, and familiarity with archival standards, specifically DACS.
  • Ability to recognize archival preservation issues and apply basic preservation techniques.
  • Knowledge of the history of Latino and/or Puerto Rican populations and communities in the US is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of both English and Spanish languages.
  • Knowledge of Arabic and/or Islam a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Strong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Center for Puerto Rican Studies
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$54,600.00 - $63,700.00
Closing Date
Apr 19, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

Actions