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Audit Archivist

Amherst College - Amherst, MA

Amherst College invites applications for the position of an Audit Archivist. The Audit Archivist is a full time, year round position, job group and level PT-3. Reporting to the faculty Director of the Center for Russian Culture, the Audit Archivist will conduct a full inventory and appraisal survey of the Center’s collections. This inventory and survey will track the provenance and reconstruct the custodial history of the collections. Based on the survey results, the Audit Archivist will make recommendations for the prioritization of collections processing, identify collections of uncertain provenance, and identify preservation and copyright concerns.

Although the position reports to the Director of the ACRC, the Head of the Archives & Special Collections and the College Archivist will work with the Audit Archivist to ensure consistency of policies and procedures across the two units. This is a three year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/59656 a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (email and/or telephone numbers) for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on February 7, 2019 and will continue until position is filled.

Posted on January 30, 2019.