Manager, Archival Processing and Special Projects

The Manager, Archival Processing and Special Projects oversees a team of archivists who process collections from across the Research Libraries. The successful candidate will understand the scope of work in Archival Processing (AP) and their unique role in contributing to the success of the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising staff processing new acquisitions and backlog collections, ensuring alignment with national standards and curatorial processing priorities
• Recruiting, hiring, and managing processing staff for special projects, managing deliverables and timelines for archival processing grant-funded projects
• Developing and maintaining documentation for archival processing, ArchivesSpace, and accessioning on AP's public GitHub documentation site
• Conducting training on archival processing and descriptive systems for archivists across NYPL research divisions
• Maintaining archival metadata in all descriptive systems, including ArchivesSpace, Archives Portal, and the Research Catalog

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in an archives or manuscripts repository working with collections of personal papers and organizational records
• 3+ years of experience supervising staff and managing projects
• Strong background in archival processing and archival theory
• Experience with efficient and extensible archival processing
• Demonstrated knowledge of current standards for archival description, cataloging, and archival metadata

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high personal integrity, reliability, and commitment to quality service.

The New York Public Library offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range that reflects the candidate's experience and qualifications.