University of Chicago
DRC Director and Head of the Research Archives Library
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
DRC Director and Head of the Research Archives Library. The DRC Director and Head of the Research Archives Library provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for ISAC’s central research support units (library, archives, data services). The role advances the integration of digital research practices across disciplines by overseeing services in data modeling, digital tool development, scholarly infrastructure, and library and archival stewardship, including physical and digital collections. The principal goals of ISAC DRC are the provision of robust consultation in research design, data modelling, and database applications; surveying and monitoring emerging tools and technologies; development, delivery, and support of interdisciplinary projects; solicitation and collaboration with area expertise; and the creation, preservation, and stewardship of digital data for ISAC. Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a unified strategic vision for the DRC and Research Archives that aligns with ISAC’s academic mission in collaboration with the ISAC Director and advisory committee, aligning with the University's mission and goals. Anticipate evolving needs in research services, digital infrastructure, and scholarly communication. Library and Archive Leadership: Provide senior leadership for the DRC, Research Archives, and Archives, including oversight of physical and digital collections, collection development, cataloging, metadata creation, digital preservation, and reading room services. Develop and implement best practices for integrating analog and digital archival content into ISAC’s research ecosystem. Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of DRC, library, and archives projects, including digitization projects, repository development, and implementation of AI-assisted discovery tools, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project scope, timelines, and resources. Oversee interdisciplinary and grant-funded projects involving textual, archaeological, geospatial, and archival data. Collaboration and Networking: Foster collaborations across the University of Chicago and with national and international research institutions, museums, and digital consortia. Represent ISAC in academic conferences, grant networks, and scholarly infrastructure initiatives. Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the DRC, Research Archives, and Archives, including managing personnel, workflows, facilities, and user services, ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. Financial Oversight: Manage the DRC’s budget inclusive of Research Archives, Archives, and Data Services, secure funding through fundraising efforts in partnership with ISAC Development, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Staff Supervision: Directly supervise 3+ professional staff members, including librarian, archivist, and web application developer, as well as 10+ part-time staff members, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance. Foster staff development and a culture of innovation and service. Supervises the building and expansion of library collections, consults in a specialty field, and plans one or more primary library programs. Interviews, hires, and trains employees; sets and adjusts staff schedules, and manages disciplinary policies. Manages the building and expansion of library collections, consults in a specialty field, and manages one or more primary library programs. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications
Education:
Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field. Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications:
Note:
Not specified in the original text; typical requirements may apply. Preferred Qualifications
Degree in a humanities field relevant to ISAC’s mission (e.g., archaeology, philology, or digital humanities) with advanced training or experience in library and information science, digital humanities, or scholarly infrastructure. Leadership experience in strategic planning, project management, academic research design, information science, data management, and research libraries or archives. Demonstrated expertise in project management, database administration, metadata and digitization, and leading interdisciplinary teams. Proven track record in developing and sustaining digital scholarship, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary research. Extensive expertise in academic research, digital scholarship, data management, database administration, metadata standards, information science, and web-based applications in humanities. Experience with budgeting and fiscal planning in a higher education setting. Knowledge of bibliographic systems, archival metadata standards (e.g., MARC, EAD), and collection management platforms. Ability to unify services and strategy across digital and analog domains; familiarity with AI-assisted discovery and enrichment tools for digital collections and research support. Strong interpersonal skills, supervisory experience, and ability to lead a diverse team; exceptional communication skills for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to liaise effectively between faculty, students, colleagues, information technology, and technical staff; ability to participate in fundraising and development initiatives. Working Conditions
The position is based on the University of Chicago campus with standard office hours. The role may involve extended periods of sitting and computer use. Application Documents
Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees. See the Benefits Guidebook for details. Equal Opportunity
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, military status, or other protected classes. See the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination for details. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. A conviction does not automatically preclude employment; the University considers the nature of the offense, circumstances, and relevance to the position. For accommodation requests, contact 773-702-5800 or Applicant Inquiry Form.
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DRC Director and Head of the Research Archives Library. The DRC Director and Head of the Research Archives Library provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for ISAC’s central research support units (library, archives, data services). The role advances the integration of digital research practices across disciplines by overseeing services in data modeling, digital tool development, scholarly infrastructure, and library and archival stewardship, including physical and digital collections. The principal goals of ISAC DRC are the provision of robust consultation in research design, data modelling, and database applications; surveying and monitoring emerging tools and technologies; development, delivery, and support of interdisciplinary projects; solicitation and collaboration with area expertise; and the creation, preservation, and stewardship of digital data for ISAC. Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a unified strategic vision for the DRC and Research Archives that aligns with ISAC’s academic mission in collaboration with the ISAC Director and advisory committee, aligning with the University's mission and goals. Anticipate evolving needs in research services, digital infrastructure, and scholarly communication. Library and Archive Leadership: Provide senior leadership for the DRC, Research Archives, and Archives, including oversight of physical and digital collections, collection development, cataloging, metadata creation, digital preservation, and reading room services. Develop and implement best practices for integrating analog and digital archival content into ISAC’s research ecosystem. Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of DRC, library, and archives projects, including digitization projects, repository development, and implementation of AI-assisted discovery tools, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project scope, timelines, and resources. Oversee interdisciplinary and grant-funded projects involving textual, archaeological, geospatial, and archival data. Collaboration and Networking: Foster collaborations across the University of Chicago and with national and international research institutions, museums, and digital consortia. Represent ISAC in academic conferences, grant networks, and scholarly infrastructure initiatives. Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the DRC, Research Archives, and Archives, including managing personnel, workflows, facilities, and user services, ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. Financial Oversight: Manage the DRC’s budget inclusive of Research Archives, Archives, and Data Services, secure funding through fundraising efforts in partnership with ISAC Development, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Staff Supervision: Directly supervise 3+ professional staff members, including librarian, archivist, and web application developer, as well as 10+ part-time staff members, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance. Foster staff development and a culture of innovation and service. Supervises the building and expansion of library collections, consults in a specialty field, and plans one or more primary library programs. Interviews, hires, and trains employees; sets and adjusts staff schedules, and manages disciplinary policies. Manages the building and expansion of library collections, consults in a specialty field, and manages one or more primary library programs. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications
Education:
Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field. Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications:
Note:
Not specified in the original text; typical requirements may apply. Preferred Qualifications
Degree in a humanities field relevant to ISAC’s mission (e.g., archaeology, philology, or digital humanities) with advanced training or experience in library and information science, digital humanities, or scholarly infrastructure. Leadership experience in strategic planning, project management, academic research design, information science, data management, and research libraries or archives. Demonstrated expertise in project management, database administration, metadata and digitization, and leading interdisciplinary teams. Proven track record in developing and sustaining digital scholarship, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary research. Extensive expertise in academic research, digital scholarship, data management, database administration, metadata standards, information science, and web-based applications in humanities. Experience with budgeting and fiscal planning in a higher education setting. Knowledge of bibliographic systems, archival metadata standards (e.g., MARC, EAD), and collection management platforms. Ability to unify services and strategy across digital and analog domains; familiarity with AI-assisted discovery and enrichment tools for digital collections and research support. Strong interpersonal skills, supervisory experience, and ability to lead a diverse team; exceptional communication skills for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to liaise effectively between faculty, students, colleagues, information technology, and technical staff; ability to participate in fundraising and development initiatives. Working Conditions
The position is based on the University of Chicago campus with standard office hours. The role may involve extended periods of sitting and computer use. Application Documents
Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees. See the Benefits Guidebook for details. Equal Opportunity
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, military status, or other protected classes. See the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination for details. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. A conviction does not automatically preclude employment; the University considers the nature of the offense, circumstances, and relevance to the position. For accommodation requests, contact 773-702-5800 or Applicant Inquiry Form.
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