Please excuse any cross-postings. Assistant Project Archivist (nine month, grant funded position) The New York State Archives is seeking to fill the position of Cultural Education Specialist (Grade 14 equivalent) for the Archival Advisory Services Unit. This program unit is responsible for providing advisory services to historical records repositories in New York State. The unit oversees the Documentary Heritage Program. The position is funded through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and will be funded through September 30, 2006. The main focus of the position is working with historical records repositories in New York State who have received grants from the state's Documentary Heritage Program. Duties include the following: 1) Provide advice and assistance to grant recipients; 2) Review incoming applications for completeness; 3) Assist with managing the grant application review process, including assisting at the review session; 4) Assist with monitoring funded projects, including providing advice on proper archival procedure and on reporting requirements; 5) Assist with ensuring that required project reports are prepared on time, including contacting grant recipients to ensure project products are completed and submitted; 6) Assist with preparing final reports on the project for State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) and for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC); 7) Survey recent grant recipients for outcomes, satisfaction levels, and project completeness; and 8) Provide administrative support in updating project files and database records. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Masters Degree in library science, archival administration, history or a related field; 2. One (1) year of archival experience, including major responsibility for institutional documentation and appraisal activities; 3. Demonstrated writing, organizational and public speaking skills; and 4. Ability to travel throughout the State. Qualified applicants should send a resume and letter of interest by January 13, 2006 to: C. Raymond LaFever New York State Archives Room 9C33, Cultural Education Center Albany, NY 12230 Phone- (518) 474-6926 Fax- (518) 473-7573 Email: [log in to unmask]