Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV University Libraries [R0150012]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for **Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV University Libraries [****R0150012****].*** Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.* 3-5 years of experience conducting, transcribing, and editing oral history interviews* 1-3 years of experience supervising and managing a unit of professional staff and students within a complex organization* Knowledge of oral history best practices, methodologies, theories, ethics and the management of and access to oral histories* Knowledge of requirements for effective use agreements/release forms* Demonstrated experience leading collaborative work, preferably oral history projects* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Experience creating and managing budgets* Experience with grant writing and fundraising* Experience identifying, cultivating, and stewarding financial donors* Ability to conduct research on any topic in preparation for projects and individual interviews* Ability to work independently and collaboratively while building trustful, respectful relationships with colleagues, donors, narrators, and diverse individuals and communities.* Ability to prioritize work, set goals, and manage projects* Ability to develop and maintain workflows and training manuals, as well as effectively manage processes* Experience working in an academic library* Knowledge of preservation requirements for legacy physical media and digital interview recordings* Knowledge of copyright law as it pertains to oral history interviews* Knowledge of descriptive metadata schema or archival descriptive practices for oral histories* Knowledge of the history of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada* Knowledge of library and archival practice broadly* Experience creating and teaching oral history workshops for general audiences* Experience promoting the use of oral history and/or archival collections* Familiarity with project management tools such as Airtable or Asana* Familiarity with technologies used to manage and provide access to oral histories, such as the Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS), library databases and catalogs, and digital asset management systems* Familiarity with providing archival reference services or conducting archival research* Ability to create, implement, and assess policies* Competitive total rewards package including:* No state income tax* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents* Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays* Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision* Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programsApplicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to **Director, Oral History Research Center** **Search Committee Chair**.The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).

The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:

Michelle Sposito, Director of Equal Employment/Title IX, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, Telephone: (702) 895-4055, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. #J-18808-Ljbffr