CSU Processing Archivist

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CSU Processing Archivist

Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747, USA

Job Description:

CSU Processing Archivist

Description

** Successful candidates in these temporary appointments may be appointed from a few days up to one year depending on the assignment. Temporary appointments must end on or before the end of the fiscal year, with the possibility of renewal if funds and/or program needs exist.

Working Title: CSU Processing Archivist

Department Name: Gerth Archives & Special Collections/University Library

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Library Services Specialist III

Classification Salary Range: $4,162 - $7,673 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $5,139 - $5,150 per month. The maximum salary is $5,150.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department/Position:

Under the general direction of the Dean, University Library, the CSU Processing Archivist performs complex and technically specialized collection and administrative functions in the Gerth Archives and supports efforts to preserve and make accessible archival materials relating to CSU Archives collections. The Processing Archivist provides expertise on topics related to the cataloging and metadata creation of physical, digitized and born-digital materials, video, audio, and paper records. Responsibilities include the arrangement and description of archival collections, the preparation of descriptive finding aids in Archives Space, meta-data records for digital materials in ContentDM, answering reference queries, and student employee projects. The Processing Archivist creates metadata and arranges and describes archival materials in CSU collections. The incumbent also assists with the coordination of conservation, reformatting, and environmental stabilization initiatives as well as ensuring written archival policies and procedures are up to date. The Archivist works in a highly collaborative manner with all Gerth Archives personnel. The Archivist works with databases such as ContentDM and ArchivesSpace, participates in department wide collection and cataloging activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

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Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Jun 26 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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