Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents. Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu. Job Description The University Library at Nevada State University is seeking applications for the position of University Archivist. Reporting directly to the Dean of the Library, the ideal candidate will become an integral part of a forward-thinking team committed to redefining the role of the university library. This unique opportunity offers the selected candidate the chance to spearhead the development of a university archives program from its inception. With a broad mandate, the University Archivist will have the freedom to explore innovative strategies aimed at maximizing the acquisition, utilization, and impact of archival collections. Nevada State supports flexible working options as outlined in the university’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. Library faculty typically telecommute two days per week. About the University Library As the pioneering all-digital academic library in Nevada, the Nevada State University Library is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for the university’s student body. Operating within a dynamic, collaborative, and project-driven environment, the library team strives to create tangible improvements in the lives of our stakeholders. Nationally renowned, the library team sets a benchmark for excellence: Recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award from the Association of College & Research Libraries. Nevada State is the first Hispanic-Serving Institution recipient in the Baccalaureate Category and only the second public institution to be recognized in the award’s 21-year history. Previous recipients include Amherst College, Carleton College, Grinnell College, Swarthmore College, and Wellesley College. Recognized with a Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) unit commendation for mission fulfillment during the University’s Mission Fulfillment and Sustainability Evaluation. The regional accrediting bodies’ highest unit commendation. Awarded the inaugural 2023 Student-Focused Department of the Year Award from the Nevada State Student Alliance. Student leaders recognized the Library’s outstanding service to students and its impactful partnerships with student organizations on activities that promote student wellness and facilitate connections with academic resources and initiatives. Leading Campuswide Student Satisfaction Ratings. 97% of students selected “satisfied” or “highly satisfied” as their library satisfaction rating in the 2024 campus-wide satisfaction survey. Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and support
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Posted: Sept. 15, 2024, 6:27 a.m.
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