Assistant Archivist/Records Manager

Competitive Tax-free Salary

 

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a major new graduate university focused on becoming a leader in science and technology research and graduate education. Located near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the university’s coastline campus on the Red Sea features high-quality residences, extensive recreational facilities and beach, a multicultural environment, and a high quality of life for employees and their families. Its stunning library is a recipient of the 2011 AIA/ALA Library Building Award.

 

The University Library currently has an opening for a Assistant Archivist/Records Manager to assist with implementation of the university's records management policy, management of the University Records Center, and development of programs to document the university's development and digitize records.  Major responsibilities include acquiring, arranging, describing, processing, and preserving institutional records and archival materials and administering the physical records storage facility.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

•    Bachelor's degree. Masters' degree in library or archival science preferred.

•    Experience with archival and records management standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 15489).

•    Ability to use digital archiving  and digitization technologies.

•    Fluency in English speaking and writing.

 

For more information, please email [log in to unmask]. To apply, visit the KAUST website at http://www.kaust.edu.sa. 

 

 

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Regards,
Lekoko S. Kenosi (PhD)
Records Manager- University Archivist,
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Thuwal 23955-6900 | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 
Phone:  +966 2 808-3621
Mobile: +966 (0) 544 700 188
Email:    [log in to unmask]
Web:      http://library.kaust.ed.sa