Head of Preserve & Digital Service

Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132550 Job Level: P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title): Head of Preserve & Digital Service Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: University Libraries Department: LIBR Moving Image Research Collections State Pay Range: G09 USC Market Range: MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364 Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,576 - $66,970 Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis: 12 months Job Search Category: Other Professional About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. 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Advertised Job Summary The Head of Preservation provides technical leadership for MIRC’s preservation and digitization program by developing and implementing policies and procedures; establishing workflows; supervising staff, projects, and operations; assisting with budget planning and grant activities; overseeing digital access and licensing activities; interacting with patrons, vendors, and service providers; and collaborating with faculty and staff to support research, cataloging, exhibitions, public programs, and other institutional initiatives. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Must have a valid Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in moving image preservation and archiving; or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years in moving image preservation and archiving. Substantial experience with digital imaging and video editing and color correction software (Adobe Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve). Experience with digital restoration software. Experience with digital asset management and cloud digital storage platforms (AWS). Licensing experience. Experience supervising students and interns. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent business communication skills. Must be able to understand and negotiate legally binding contracts as approved by University Counsel. Must demonstrate a broad knowledge of motion picture and television history and the business operations of the industry. Knowledge of best practices in film, tape, and digital preservation. Substantial experience in digital video editing and color correction. Computer skills including MS Office, e-mail, database software. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow directions and to use own creativity and judgement. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy. Ability to interact with clients and vendors. Ability to meet deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail, written and oral communication skills, initiative, and time management skills. Working knowledge of policies and procedures. Ability to exercise decision-making authority. Ability to exercise confidentiality. Ability to manage effectively. Job Duties Function: Film and Tape Preservation and Digitization Plan, coordinate, and supervise preservation and digitization activities in accordance with technical standards and best practices. Manage and develop preservation policies, procedures, and workflows. Ensure quality control throughout preservation and digitization processes. Evaluate preservation needs and establish preservation priorities in consultation with MIRC Director and other MIRC staff. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 35 Function: Digital Access and Licensing Supervise the preparation and delivery of digitized materials for research, instruction, exhibitions, outreach, and public programs. Manage digital access requests and provide research assistance to media producers and members of the public seeking to view and license content. Manage rights, permissions, licensing contracts, and billing. Manage and develop digital access workflows in accordance with institutional policies and copyright requirements. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 35 Function: Digital Preservation Supervise the long-term preservation of digitized and born-digital collection materials. Manage and develop digital preservation workflows and procedures. Oversee digital storage, file management, fixity, and migration. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 10 Function: Supervision and Management Supervise and train staff, temporary employees, and interns. Assign and delegate tasks as needed. Maintain records and document activities. Assist with budget planning, grant activities, and special projects. Maintain awareness of best practices and emerging technologies. Evaluate and recommend technologies and systems. Interact with vendors and service providers. Maintain relationships with media makers, stock footage libraries, and peers in other archives. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 15 Other duties as assigned. Essential Function: No Percentage of Time: 5 Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential Number of Vacancies: 1 Job Open Date: 11/09/2026 Job Close Date: 12/23/2026 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by December 23, 2026. Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215876 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Working at University of South Carolina With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research. The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree. Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas—hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment—but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs. By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries. Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood. In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships. South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent. The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers. 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