EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Archives and Manuscript Library
The Amistad Research Center
Description:
The Amistad Research Center is a manuscript library that collects papers of
families and individuals, records of organizations and institutions,
documents America's ethnic history, race relations, civil rights, and the
African diaspora. Presently the Center employs eight professional and
support staff and about twelve undergraduate and graduate student
assistants. The Center holds approximately six hundred manuscript
collections that run over six thousand linear feet. The holdings also
include books, serials, microfilm, videotape, and a magnificent art
collection of African and African American art.
Responsibilities:
The executive director provides leadership, develops programs, and
coordinates activities, including budgeting and fund raising, supervision
of archival and manuscript collections processing, and establishing
regulations for making the holdings accessible for research use. The
executive director reports to a board of directors. A possible joint
appointment in the appropriate academic department may be negotiated. Rank
and teaching requirements would also be negotiable.
Qualifications:
A Ph. D. Degree, with a good knowledge of ethnic history and archival
procedures and administrative experience. The ability to develop fund
raising and collection and enhancement and experience with computer-based
library systems are essential.
Salary: Commensurate with educational qualifications and experience,
minimum $55,000.00. Comprehensive benefits package, including annual
four-weeks vacation after one year, FICA, health and insurance benefits
after three months, and pension benefits after three years. Review of
applications will begin after September 30 and continue until the position
is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three
references to Dr. Andrea Jefferson, president and chair of the board of
directors, Amistad Research Center, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles
Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.
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