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Digital Preservation Assistant

East Carolina University

$34,133- $61,507

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Apr 24, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Digital Preservation Assistant
Position Number	942385
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	No
Department Homepage	https://library.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	13101 University Library Specialist
Competency Level	2 - Journey
Working Title	Digital Preservation Assistant
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$34,133- $61,507
Anticipated Hiring Range	$51,350
Salary Grade Equivalency	NC11
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; some event and weekend rotation
Work Hours	8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	ECU Libraries is a branch of Academic Affairs and reports through the Provost/ Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs. ECU Libraries serves East Carolina University faculty, students, staff and visitors by offering library research and services to support the research, instruction and service goals of the University. ECU Libraries is comprised of Joyner Library on ECU's main campus, Laupus Library on ECU's health sciences campus, and the Music Library, located in the Fletcher Music building.
Job Duties	ECU Libraries seeks a Digital Preservation Assistant to support the management and long-term care of digital archival materials. This role focuses primarily on maintaining digital preservation workflows, with additional responsibilities in patron support and professional development. Job duties include: 80% Digital Preservation Support Workstation Maintenance: Support the operational readiness of Digital Lab workstations used in digital preservation activities, including preparation for ingest, analysis, and processing of digital archival materials. File Organization and Review: Conduct regular review, organization, and normalization of files and folders within local and digital preservation environments to support established digital preservation workflows. File Preservation: Assist Digital Archivist with the management of digital preservation files on workstations and the digital preservation system. File Migration: Assist with migration of digital files from carrier or legacy media or local file systems to the digital preservation system. Asset Organization: Organize, tag, and catalog digital files and carrier media (flash drives, floppy disks, CDs, etc.) in local and digital preservation systems. Quality Control: Perform virus and integrity checks on digital files throughout the digital preservation workflow. Metadata Management: Create metadata for digital files as part of pre-ingest workflow. Workflow Support: Assist Digital Archivist and repository curators with pre-ingest and ingest procedures. 10% Patron Service User Support: Assist patrons with inquiries and accessing archival material. 10% Professional Development /Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a library or in archives or records management; or High school diploma or equivalency and five years of experience in a library or in archives or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience working with digital preservation or digital archives in a library, archive, or information science setting. Experience with basic scripting languages and a variety of operating systems Basic knowledge of archival theory and practice. Demonstrated knowledge of theory, standards, and best practices in lifecycle management of digital archival materials. Experience with archival technologies and tools related to migrating, capturing, or checking digital files (e.g. Archive-It, BulkExtractor, CheckSum Tools, Bagger, DROID, TeraCopy, ForensicToolKit, ClamAV, etc.) Experience working with digital preservation, archival management, and access systems (e.g., Archivematica, Preservica, ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, AccessToMemory, etc.) Experience providing user support.
License or Certification required by the Department	None
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date	04/24/2026
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	05/07/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92996
Alternate option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.