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Archival Fellow*

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Archival Fellow*

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

GEN08

Level

Department

Avery Research Center

Job Purpose

Archival Fellow for the “Avery and Liberatory Literacies” grant will support project leadership in arranging, describing, digitizing collections, and creating access points for collections.

Minimum Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in history (particularly a strong working knowledge of African American history and culture), education, arts management, historic preservation and planning, library/archival administration, political science, anthropology, sociology, communications, or other related fields.
  • Experience and/or interest in research, libraries, genealogy, or other areas related to archival work.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other team members.


Preferred:

  • ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, or a related field.


Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Academic training and experience in history (particularly a strong working knowledge of African American history and culture), education, arts management, historic preservation and planning, library/archival administration, political science, anthropology, sociology, communications, or other related fields.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other team members.
  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

*This is a temporary grant position exempt from grievance rights. This position is funded by other than state monies and continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

 

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

**$45,300 - $48,460

Posting Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

07/22/2026

Benefits

  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2026101

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18060

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

Arranges, describes, and digitizes collections and creates access points for collections, including the creation of MARC and EAD records in ArchivesSpace and the College of Charleston’s library catalog and the uploading of oral history interviews to the Aviary platform.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

60

 

Activity

Collaborates with program leadership in developing and delivering presentations about the project for Avery Digital Classroom presentations and local and national conferences.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

 

Activity

In conjunction with the project team, selects materials for use in physical (in-house) and digital exhibitions, the South Carolina Black History Bugle, and the selection of materials for assisting the marketing team with creating promotional materials.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20