Job Description

　　Supreme Judicial Court Job Opportunity

　　Director of Archives and Records Preservation

　　The application period for this position opens September 11, 2023. This posting shall remain open until filled, but candidate assessment will begin on October 2, 2023.

　　Please Apply to position as directed under "Application Requirements" and not through the MassCareer portal.

　　SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT MISSION STATEMENT:

　　To promote the rule of law and foster public trust by leading an independent judiciary that assures every person equal access to the fair, timely, and impartial resolution of disputes in courts managed with efficiency and professionalism.

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The Director of Archives and Records Preservation for the Supreme Judicial Court ("Archives Director") leads the Division of Archives and Records Preservation ("SJC Archives"), providing strategic direction, guidance and support for the staff to organize, process, preserve, and facilitate access to permanent judicial records. Reporting to the Supreme Judicial Court's ("SJC") Executive Director, the Archives Director also works in close collaboration with the Massachusetts State Archives ("State Archives") on maintaining the Judicial Archives that are housed within the State Archives.

　　MAJOR DUTIES (include but not limited to):

　　Provide day-to-day management of the SJC Archives division, overseeing the work of the staff, volunteers, and ensuring sufficient resourcesLead long-range strategic planning for the department, prepare departmental statistics and reports, and assist in the development and administration of operating and project budgetsFacilitate opportunities for professional development and cultivation of skills for staffCollaborate with the Judicial Information Systems Department to create and implement a digital records management programManage the development, implementation, and maintenance of archives- and records-management-related policies, procedures, and guidelines for records in all formats, to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policies and requirementsKeep up with records management trends and/or changes to applicable laws and regulationsEnsure all records management processes and policies are clearly documented, accessible, and usable by staffInitiate and direct special projects executed internally or by vendors to improve access to archives, such as digitization and format migrationAdvise on the design and management of archival inventory, storage, preservation, and processing programs and projectsProvide reference and other assistance to researchers, court staff, the general public and others seeking judicial records; ensure that finding aids are updated and maintained

　　SUPERVISION:

　　Reports directly to the SJC's Executive Director and works collaboratively with the Director of the State Archives.

　　SALARY RANGE:

　　This position is grade Senior Management Tier 1, with a salary range of $107,975.43 (step 1) to $159,238.76 (step 8). New hires typically start at step 1.

　　APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Each candidate must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) current resume; and (3) a completed SJC Employment Application and Addendum.

　　Applications for employment and the addendum to the application are available online at https://www.mass.gov/doc/supreme-judicial-court-application-for-employment-with-addendum.

　　All materials should be submitted by e-mail to Blanca Tosado at [email protected].

　　The posting shall remain open until filled, but candidate assessment will begin on October 2, 2023.

　　The Supreme Judicial Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Qualifications

　　 POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

　　Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school or an advanced degree in a relevant subject area Five (5) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) professional-level experience in an archives or manuscript repository, library, museum, or other cultural heritage institution; at least one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills Ability to serve as an ambassador for special collections, its mission, and priorities Ability to work with a variety of court personnel, including judges, law clerks, attorneys and others outside the SJC Archives environment Knowledge of archival storage, preservation, and access measures for a variety of material types, including documents, artwork, objects, rare books, photographic and audiovisual formats Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal communications skills, as well as demonstrated problem solving skills Exceptional research and reference skills Grant writing experience preferred Understanding of copyright issues in archival settings Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures preferred Knowledge and experience with word processing programs, digital imaging software, and records or content management systems Demonstrated commitment to making collections more accessible and meaningful to broader communities

　　 RESIDENCY:

　　By statute, only persons who are residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may serve as employees of the judicial branch.