Director, UAMS Historical Research Center

Job Title

Director of the Historical Research Center

Institution

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department

AA | Library Administration

Summary of Job Duties

This position is part of the administrative team of the UAMS Library and requires working in a team environment within the Library as well as throughout the campus. It is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position that reports to the Director of the Library. The Director of the Historical Research Center in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Library is responsible for the overall operation, administration, and advancement of the Historical Research Center (HRC) as a department of one. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment and decision-making in archival management, research services, outreach, donor relations, and professional engagement. The successful candidate will manage competing demands, allocate available resources, and determine appropriate responses to operational and collection-related issues.

Qualifications

ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Science or Archival Studies plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in archives and/or special collections required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of archival practices, collection management, preservation, research services, and digital collections.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and independently manage departmental operations.
• Adept at collaborating with donors, researchers, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and external organizations.
• Skill to develop exhibits, presentations, publications, and public programming.
• Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing needs and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital archives, digitization programs, digital preservation, and management of electronic records.
• Experience with archival management systems and digital asset management platforms.
• Familiarity with grant writing, securing external funding, and managing grant-funded projects.
• Strong user-focused public services orientation.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, workflows, and collection-management practices.
• Record of scholarly publications, presentations, and professional service.
• Knowledge of the history of medicine and/or health sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the HRC as a department of one.
• Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for collections, processing, preservation, and access.
• Provides leadership and coordination for the activities of the Society for the History of Medicine and Health Professions.
• Plans, develops, and installs historical exhibits.
• Provides research, reference, and consultation services.
• Manages access to and use of HRC facilities and collections.
• Cultivates relationships with donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Pursues grants, potential funding opportunities, and supports Institutional Advancement.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the appropriate use and security of HRC facilities and collections.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, scholarly activity, and professional service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible

Yes