Archives Assistant University of Alberta Archives
Location: Edmonton, Alberta Compensation: $46,627 to $62,954 per year The University of Alberta Archives is the official repository for the permanently valuable records of the University of Alberta and its affiliated institutions. Located on the University of Alberta's South Campus, the archives acquires, preserves and makes available university records and private papers from faculty, staff, students, alumni and various university related organizations. The University of Alberta is one of the top teaching and research universities in Canada, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences. It is one of the largest employers in Alberta, with has five campuses located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. Description and Duties
As a member of the University of Alberta Archives (UAA) team, the Archives Assistant is responsible for carrying out archival processing, arrangement, description, preservation, reference and outreach functions for the UAA. The incumbent works with information technology as it relates to and supports access and preservation of archival materials and moveable cultural property. As a key support member, the incumbent also participates in shared services and initiatives such as research assistance, collaborative digital and special projects, promotion and outreach, general security, liaising with academic departments and other campus units, and the implementation of departmental goals. Duties include:
Facilitate access and outreach to clients
Provide technology and digital initiatives support
Provide administrative support, training and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. Please apply online using the link provided:
https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/S101748108/ Application Deadline: Jul 04, 2022 - Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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The ACA office is located on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.
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