Project Specialist (TEMP)

Agency

Department

The project specialist conducts in-depth archival investigations and gathers analyzes and organizes historical data from various sources to produce a digital story map that will be used for the sesquicentennial of the University and that will become the foundation for continuous building of the universitys historical records. This position is ideal for candidates with a passion for historical inquiry and proficiency in modern research technologies. This position is a one year appointment.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Research & Data Gathering

• Conduct literature reviews primary and secondary sources.

• Ensure historical accuracy in films books exhibits educational materials.

• Gather historical data from archives libraries museums and online databases.

• Travel to libraries museums and field sites for research.

• Submit requests any professional development that will enhance the research findings and share the information with Special Collections/Archives Department (SCAD) staff.

• Utilize AI tools as part of your research workflow and keep data and comparisons of using with and without AI tools.

• Share the research findings with the Special Collections/Archives Department for the purpose of promoting the findings to the Head Special Collections/Archives for accessibility digitization creating LibGuides and any other documents.

• Research should support the departments efforts to investigate potential grant funding for digital humanities projects promote awareness internal and external stakeholders scholarly publications and presentations potential collaborations and partnerships; especially support the library and university missions and strategic plans.

• To be trained to perform oral interview according to university and TAMU System protocols.

Documentation Organization Outreach & Deliverable

• Compile digitize and organize historical data.

• Prepare research summaries reports and presentations.

• Transcribe interviews and documents.

• Assist in editing research papers reports and presentations related to the university historical narrative.

• Maintain research documentation and ensure compliance.

• Collaborate with internal and external historians curators students and faculty pursuing scholarly research.

• Train and mentor junior selected researchers.

• Assist with special collections and archival research inquiries.

Analysis & Interpretation

• Analyze and interpret historical documents artifacts oral histories historical events artifacts and sources.

• Compile research insights as part of the interpretive process.

• Stay updated on research methods and tools.

Other Duties

• Attend meetings in the absence of the Head Special Collections/Archives Department

• Supervise the department and student assistants/volunteers in the absence of any other full-time staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned related to department goals and objectives.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in history anthropology archaeology or a related field.

• Experience in project management preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Experience in academic or archival research methods.

• Strong analytical critical thinking and writing skills necessary to interpret historical data and documents.

• Proficiency in research databases (e.g. JSTOR ProQuest) and MS Office.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Record of being capable of working independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to network with individuals institutions and organizations internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree

• Experience with ArcGIS Microsoft Suite Canva and any other software useful in data collection data interpretation research presentation.

• Knowledge of specific historical periods or regions.

• Basic understanding of conservation and preservation techniques.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.