The Archives Leadership Institute (ALI) is a program of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) and seeks to build the capacity of mid-career archivists as leaders both in their own institutions and in the archives field. The ALI Assistant will support a project that will bring 25 professional memory workers (archivists, librarians, and curators) to Grounds in June 2024 for a one-week leadership institute. This grant-funded project needs an enthusiastic and responsible student to assist the project director with planning and coordinating the in-person institute.

　　Activities leading up to the on-Grounds event include:

　　supporting the application and selection process of the institute cohort,

　　communicating plans with the cohort,

　　updating institute website,

　　some social media communications.

　　The assistant will play a lead role in assisting the cohort with their travel arrangements through UVA’s travel agent and coordinating their arrival to and departure from Charlottesville.

　　This is an opportunity for a student to work closely with UVA Library leadership (the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections) to make this national institute a success.

　　Please submit a resume and cover letter. Direct questions related to the position to Brenda Gunn [email protected] ([email protected]%28Gunn)

　　Requirements:

　　excellent communication abilities both in writing and interpersonally;

　　exceptional organization and coordination skills;

　　engaged curiosity and eagerness to learn new skills;

　　ability to work quickly and efficiently.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Education: High school diploma. Registered as a UVA student.

　　Experience: none

　　Licensure: None

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

　　The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.