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Archivist

Non-exempt; 40 hours per week

Job Description:

The archivist provides archival and special collection library services for the Mennonite Library & Archives. The archives holds the records of Fresno Pacific University, the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, MB Missions, and many individual collections relating to Mennonite history. Total archival holdings are roughly 1200 linear feet. The special library collection includes over 19,000 volumes documenting the Anabaptist-Mennonite story. The archivist reports to the director of the university library.

Responsibilities:

Culture:

  • Uphold the “Founded on Christ” mission of Fresno Pacific University at all times. 
  • Unfaltering commitment to The Fresno Pacific University Idea and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the university. 
  • Be Christ -centered in all areas while working with other staff members, students, and including all regional centers.

Service:

  • Provide reference and retrieval services for researchers. 
  • Process, arrange and describe collections in accordance with professional standards. 
  • Assist university and denominational agencies in identifying, appraising, scheduling and managing records. 
  • Develop and manage digital collections. 
  • Supervise student assistants and volunteers.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Commitment to the Christian mission of the university.
  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library & information science program or equivalent accredited graduate archives management program. 
  • Demonstrated strong communication, analytical and organizational skills. 
  • Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Word and Excel Customer service orientation.
  • Ability to interact with people in a warm, professional manner. 
  • Ability to respond to emotional employee situations in a calming and resilient manner. 

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Mennonite history or American religious history.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes. 
  • Frequent computer use at workstation, up to eight hours per day. 
  • Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. 
  • Public contact position requiring business-like apparel. 

Physical Demands:

  • Attendance and punctuality. 
  • Mobility within the office. Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs. Ability to use hands and fingers, to handle office equipment, records and files. Occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read and discern written errors on paper and electronic documents. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

University Description:

Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Some 3,600 traditional and adult students attend classes on the main campus in southeast Fresno or centers in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches more than 10,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university and is the Valley’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church. All employees must express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university.

Compensation:

Pay is based on upon qualifications and experience.

Application:

Download and complete an application form. Candidates must complete and submit an application in order to be considered for the position. 

Send completed applications to:

  • Fresno Pacific University
  • 1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
  • Fresno, CA 93702
  • Phone: 559-453-2245
  • Fax: 559-453-5514
  • OR: email FPUProv@fresno.edu