Rochester Institute of Technology

Position Title

Golisano Outreach Archives Assistant

Organization

RIT Libraries-Archives

Job Responsibilities

• Curating and installing physical and digital exhibits related to the B. Thomas Golisano Collection
• Collaborate with RIT faculty and adjuncts in teaching with materials in the B. Thomas Golisano collection
• Conducting oral histories to expand upon and enhance what is already in the B. Thomas Golisano collection
• Coordinate logistics for events and public programs related to the B. Thomas Golisano Collection
• Communicate and collaborate with Golisano Foundation as needed to support program goals
• Provide general support in the RIT Archives, including assisting with reference requests, project-based work, and departmental initiatives

FLSA Category

Non-exempt

Requisition Number

9969BR

College/Division

Provost

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band

116H

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: Museum Studies or History
• At least 1 year of experience (including internships, student work, or capstone projects) working in archives, museums, public history, or special collections settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interest in exhibition development, historical research, and public programming.
• Ability to organize and track multiple projects.
• Strong organization skills and attend to detail.
• Experience working in collaborative team environments.
• Experience with archival standards and practices.
• Comfort with learning new technologies and platforms.
• Discretion when working with restricted materials.
• Ability to work with staff, students, faculty, and donors.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and/or interest in archives and history.
• Knowledge of digitization best practices and digital preservation tools.
• Experience with the backend of digital asset management systems.

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary

The Golisano Outreach Archives Assistant supports public-facing initiatives that engage the RIT community and the public with the B. Thomas Golisano Collection held by the RIT Archives. Working under the guidance of the Innovation & Engagement Archivist, the assistant develops physical and digital exhibitions, conducts and transcribes oral histories, collaborates with faculty to integrate collection materials into classes, and supports public programming and events related to the collection. This role provides an early career opportunity for a recent graduate to gain in-depth and rich hands-on experience in archival outreach, curation, public history, and donor relations.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

18

Hourly/Salary Maximum

30