Project Archivist & Administrative Associate (Higher Education)

TL;DR

Project Archivist & Administrative Associate (Higher Education): Managing archival collections and business operations for the American Jewish Archives with an accent on manuscript processing, financial tracking, and event coordination. Focus on maintaining professional archival standards, overseeing departmental budgets, and facilitating research services.

Location: Onsite in Cincinnati, OH

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Company

North America’s premier institution of Jewish higher education and the center for professional leadership development within Reform Judaism.

What you will do

• Process, organize, and describe manuscript and archival materials in accordance with professional standards.
• Prepare finding aids and catalog records, and provide reference and research assistance to users.
• Manage financial operations, including vendor invoice processing, budget tracking, and donor record management.
• Coordinate departmental programs, lectures, and special events, including all onsite logistics and vendor relations.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records and prepare administrative reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• MLIS or equivalent graduate degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an administrative, business, or financial management environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Cincinnati, OH.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a library, archives, museum, higher education, or nonprofit environment.
• Familiarity with donor stewardship practices and accounting software.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture grounded in inclusion, respect, diversity, and academic excellence.
• Mission-driven work focused on strengthening Jewish communities and professional leadership.
• Collaborative environment that values honesty, integrity, and professional growth.