Director and Head of the Research Archives Library - Remote

Overview

The DRC Director and Head of the Research Archives Library provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for ISAC’s research support units, advancing digital research practices across disciplines.

In Short

• Lead the DRC and Research Archives with a unified strategic vision.
• Oversee library and archival stewardship, including physical and digital collections.
• Manage planning and execution of digital projects.
• Foster collaborations across the University and with external institutions.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Manage budgets and secure funding through fundraising efforts.
• Supervise a diverse team of professionals and part-time staff.
• Engage in academic conferences and scholarly initiatives.
• Develop best practices for integrating digital and analog archival content.
• Provide exceptional services, tools, and platforms for users.

Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience in a related field.
• Degree in humanities or related field.
• Leadership experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Expertise in digital scholarship and data management.
• Experience with budgeting in a higher education setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to unify services across digital and analog domains.
• Experience supervising diverse teams.

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits programs and resources.
• Health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment fostering innovation.
• Collaboration with national and international institutions.