Archival Fellow*

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

USD 45,300-48,460 / year

Posted on Jul 3, 2026
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Archival Fellow*

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title Archival Fellow*
Position Type Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty
Pay Band GEN08
Level
Department Avery Research Center
Job Purpose
Archival Fellow for the “Avery and Liberatory Literacies” grant will support project leadership in arranging, describing, digitizing collections, and creating access points for collections.
Minimum Requirements
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in history (particularly a strong working knowledge of African American history and culture), education, arts management, historic preservation and planning, library/archival administration, political science, anthropology, sociology, communications, or other related fields.
  • Experience and/or interest in research, libraries, genealogy, or other areas related to archival work.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other team members.

Preferred:
  • ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, or a related field.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Academic training and experience in history (particularly a strong working knowledge of African American history and culture), education, arts management, historic preservation and planning, library/archival administration, political science, anthropology, sociology, communications, or other related fields.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other team members.
  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
*This is a temporary grant position exempt from grievance rights. This position is funded by other than state monies and continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of these funds.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary **$45,300 - $48,460
Posting Date 07/01/2026
Closing Date 07/22/2026
Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number 2026101
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18060

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity
Arranges, describes, and digitizes collections and creates access points for collections, including the creation of MARC and EAD records in ArchivesSpace and the College of Charleston’s library catalog and the uploading of oral history interviews to the Aviary platform.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 60
Activity
Collaborates with program leadership in developing and delivering presentations about the project for Avery Digital Classroom presentations and local and national conferences.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20
Activity
In conjunction with the project team, selects materials for use in physical (in-house) and digital exhibitions, the South Carolina Black History Bugle, and the selection of materials for assisting the marketing team with creating promotional materials.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  3. Reference List
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3
  4. Form DD 214
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