Job Information
Touro University Digital Archivist in New York, New York
Overview
This University and Projects Archivist position focuses on University's institutional archives and Project Zikaron, an information portal for the study of the local history of thousands of Jewish communities throughout the world. The digital archivist manages and preserves physical and digital university archives, and leads the digitization, metadata creation, categorization, and web publishing of books, historical manuscripts, and documents for the Project Zikaron initiative.
Responsibilities
University Archives:
Manage the acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation of the University's historical archives
Respond to inquiries from Touro's executives and others approved for access to the archives
Project Zikaron:
Lead the scanning, digitization, transcription of manuscripts, and high-quality conversion of manuscripts, documents, and transcripts into digital formats
Libraries:
Perform other related duties that contribute to the overall operational efficiency of the libraries
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Bachelor - Other in Jewish History required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook required
Candidates must have reading and writing proficiency in Hebrew and reading proficiency with strong comprehension in Yiddish to work with archival materials.
Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
Strong organizational skills.
Travel
- Occasional travel to Touro's archival storage facility in Brooklyn, and other Touro sites in NY metropolitan area.
Working Conditions
Extensive use of computers.
Extensive time sitting and standing.
Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Maximum Salary
USD $65,178.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $52,141.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID 2026-12963
College Administration
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift Mon -Thurs (9:00 am to 5:30 pm) Fri (9:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel As needed
Category Library
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Location : Country US