Position Announcement: WAI Planning Consultant
The Society of California Archivists (SCA) seeks an experienced and dynamic professional to lead the planning of a reimagined and sustainable Western Archives Institute (WAI) program, reviewing past practices and ultimately developing an administrative toolkit that will be used to administer an online program in 2026.
Founded in 1986, WAI is a continuing education program for individuals whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but have little or no formal archives education; those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials; those who are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction; those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career. We seek to reach new participants, particularly those developing and caring for community archives in underserved communities.
Deliverables:
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Identify an appropriate course management system for WAI
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Recommend administrative structure for online-only WAI
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Recommend student application system
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Review and update existing rubrics and assessment tools
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Perform a budget and tuition analysis with attention to long-term program sustainability
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Produce updated documentation including but not limited to existing procedures, forms, assessment tools, and manuals
Required Qualifications
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Experience in administering or managing online continuing education/professional development programs
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Knowledge of instructional design principles in online learning environments
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Experience using learning management systems
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Experience managing budgets
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Commitment to inclusive and interdisciplinary pedagogical practices
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Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a changing environment to bring projects to a successful completion
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Organizational, interpersonal, analytical, written communication, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
Pay and Work Schedule
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The successful candidate will receive a $15,000 stipend
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This is a remote position with deliverables to be completed by August 2025
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024. Please submit a resumé or CV and cover letter to president@calarchivists.org.
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Nancy Lenoil
California State Archivist (Retired)
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