Find & Apply For Archivist Jobs in Cullowhee, North Carolina

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being subject to the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA). Those serving in this role will perform copy, complex, and original cataloging of monographs, special collections items, media, and other advanced formats such as maps and games. They will lead media cataloging, including streaming video and DVDs. They will collaborate with Special and Digital Collections to coordinate the workflow for Southern Appalachian Digital Collections (SADC), including metadata creation, review, and import. They will contribute to creating metadata for WCU's institutional repository, Scholar Central. This position will use several resources for their work including Alma, OCLC Connexion, Qi by Keepthinking, hykuUP, and ArchivesSpace. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Must have the ability to apply MARC coding in bibliographic and authority records. Requires experience with searching and editing records in WorldCat and integrated library systems (ILSs). Requires knowledge and experience with cataloging software such as Connexion/Record Manager, Alma, ArchivesSpace, and MarcEdit. Requires knowledge of and experience in applying the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) or other classification systems, such as the Dewey Decimal. Requires knowledge of and experience in applying Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and other LC vocabularies and the ability to navigate software such as OCLC Connexion and Classification Web to search these. Must be able to search and use other authority files such as OCLC's Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST), Homosaurus, Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT), U.S. Board on Geographic Names (USGS), GeoNames, and LC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials (TGM). Requires knowledge of cataloging audiovisual materials such as streaming video and DVDs, including familiarity with resources provided by OLAC (On-line Audiovisual Catalogers, Inc.) Requires knowledge of non-MARC metadata schema, such as Dublin Core, and the ability to create, review, normalize, and ingest metadata for a digital collections platform and institutional repository. Must be able to coordinate and implement metadata workflows in collaboration with others across the library. Must keep up with evolving software tools and descriptive standards needed for cataloging. Must be able to perform work requiring accuracy and considerable attention to detail without close supervision. Must be able to work in a production-oriented environment. Must have a proven ability to maintain effective working relations with coworkers and supervisors. Minimum Qualifications Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Anticipated Hiring Range $49,650 Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours per Week 40 Number of Months per Year 12 Salary Band Range $34,133 - $73,667 Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 68. Posting Text Open Date 09/28/2026 Close Date 10/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information). Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

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If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.