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Job ID342360
Location
Twin Cities
Job FamilyLibraries & Museums
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9739
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in history
Experience managing an archive, including curation of manuscript materials, and digitization of materials
Experience working with census procedural histories and archival records
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, and manage time efficiently
Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with a broad range of audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in or experience with social science research, preferably with IPUMS data and collections
Familiarity with basic metadata standards for collection records and reference management software
Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technologies
About the Job
The ISRDI curator will work across ISRDI centers, managing the long-term preservation of physical and digital collections and carrying out research to support use of these collections. Most of the work will be focused on IPUMS data collection, with a particular attention to the IPUMS USA historical collection. The curator will also support preservation for MPC and LCC. The position reports to the ISRDI Associate Director and will work closely with the IPUMS outreach team. You will also interact with the ISRDI administrative team, the IT team, ISRDI center directors, IPUMS project managers, and the ISRDI director.
Diversity and inclusion is a core value of our organization. We aspire to create a team that represents the diversity of our city, our region, and our world, and to create a space that encourages and embraces inclusiveness, equal opportunity, and respect. We strongly encourage women and members of under-represented groups to apply. ISRDI supports the work-life balance of our staff with 40 hour work weeks and flexible work hours, and encourages and supports staff training and development. The University also offers excellent health insurance, retirement benefits, and tuition assistance.
Responsibilities:
The ISRDI Curator will be responsible for the following activities, in support of the mission of ISRDI centers.
Manage physical collection of census and survey documentation for IPUMS (20%): Catalog existing print collection of census and survey documentation, prioritize material for scanning to digital format, and determine preservation plan for collection, including which documents should be preserved in current format. In collaboration with IPUMS researchers, develop plans to disseminate the catalog and digital versions of the collection to support research with IPUMS data.
Manage preservation of digital collections for IPUMS, MPC and LCC (20%): Work with IPUMS research staff to capture and preserve annual snapshots of databases and assign digital object identifiers to new versions of the data. Maintain working papers series for IPUMS, MPC and LCC, including assigning digital object identifiers and setting policies for version control.
IPUMS education and outreach (20%): Work with IPUMS User Support team to maintain the IPUMS bibliography, monitoring IPUMS usage and research impact. Support outreach efforts by participating as speaker or organizer in events hosted by IPUMS and affiliated research networks.
Research (35%): Prepare procedural histories to document IPUMS USA historical data collection production, working with historical data and IPUMS USA teams. Work on related institutional history research projects to support IPUMS data collection, publishing research results.
Manage and maintain institutional archives for ISRDI (5%): Work with ISRDI and center leadership to develop goals and policy for ISRDI institutional archives. Establish archive procedures and collaborate with ISRDI staff to accession appropriate materials.
Salary Range: $70k – $80k annually
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
Excellent retirement plans with employer match
Disability and employer paid life insurance
Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
Student loan forgiveness opportunity
Opportunities for growth and promotion
Employee Assistance Program
For more information regarding benefits, please click here.
About the Department
The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) is a University-wide research institute that provides a vibrant and highly collaborative interdisciplinary research environment for four interrelated research centers (IPUMS, the Minnesota Population Center, the Life Course Center, and the Minnesota Research Data Center). IPUMS develops and disseminates census and survey data to more than 100,000 researchers worldwide.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Background Check Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.