William & Mary Libraries invites applications for the position of University Archivist. This position leads the collection, management, and preservation of the university’s official and historical records and serves as the primary authority on the materials that document William & Mary’s history.
Reporting to the Director of the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), the University Archivist sets priorities for the University Archives, ensuring the documentation of institutional history in accordance with university priorities, Virginia state guidelines, and professional archival standards.
The University Archivist works directly with the Office of the President and other university departments on matters related to university history and official records. The position also serves as the Public Records Officer for William & Mary, overseeing the university’s compliance with the Virginia Public Records Act and leading education, consultation, and outreach on state records retention guidelines.
This position collaborates regularly with the Office of University Counsel, Human Resources, Office of University Advancement, Student Affairs, and other administrative and academic units to support records management, institutional memory, and historical storytelling.