Digital Preservation position at University of Utah's Marriott Library

[Tawnya Mosier Keller]

Hi BitCurator folks,

I apologize for any cross-posting, but I just wanted to send this announcement that we’re recruiting for a DPS Administrator at our library! Our current DPS Administrator is moving into a newly created role within our department as Born-digital Preservation Analyst, leaving a hole in our team. So if you or someone you know might be interested in filling that hole, please send this along! We’re friendly and chill and really excited to grow our team!

Below is some info about the position and the job summary. If you click on the link below you can see the whole listing and how to apply.

Position Details

Library Job Title:  Digital Preservation System Administrator

Salary Range: 56,000-62,000

Full Consideration Date: October 30, 2025

Job Posting Link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190275

Position Summary Information

Job Summary:

Are you a tech-savvy, detail-oriented person who loves a good challenge? We need someone to administer our Digital Preservation System (DPS) so that the unique archival files held within our DPS are still accessible 50 years from now. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about preserving history, loves to solve complex data problems, and is fascinated by digital management and file format migration. If this sounds like you, you may be a great fit for our Digital Preservation team!

The Digital Preservation Systems Administrator reports to the Assistant Head of Digital Preservation and is part of the Digital Preservation team within the division of Digital Library Services. The DPS Administrator devises workflows for and administers the back-office environment of the Library’s DPS as well as retrieves archival files for stakeholders, implements processes to increase DPS functionality and collaborates on broader digital preservation related projects with our digital preservation team.

This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.

We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.

Note: The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position. This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.

Thanks, all!

Tawnya

Tawnya Mosier Keller

Assistant Head, Digital Preservation

Digital Library Services

J. Willard Marriott Library

University of Utah

(801)581-8594