Digital Collections Curator, CAEA Locations: Chicago, IL Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 30 Days Ago Department HUM Staff: Art History - Center for the Art of East Asia About the Department Established in 2003 by the Department of Art History and the Division of the Humanities, the University of Chicago Center for the Art of East Asia (CAEA) has become an internationally renowned academic center dedicated to the study of East Asian art and visual culture. The CAEA aims to facilitate and support teaching and research in the rapidly growing field of East Asian art at the University of Chicago. Job Summary Reporting to the Associate Director of the Center for the Art of East Asia (CAEA) and in partnership with the CAEA Director, and Art History Faculty Chair, the CAEA Digital Collections Curator is responsible for managing, preserving, and promoting CAEA digital collections, including digitized materials, documents, photographs, etc. This role combines traditional curation expertise with modern digital technologies to ensure that collections are accessible, discoverable, and well-maintained for future use. Responsibilities Oversees the acquisition, cataloging, and organization of CAEA digital collections. Develops and implements digital preservation strategies to ensure the long-term accessibility of CAEA digital assets. Creates and maintains metadata standards and workflows that support discoverability and access. Manages digital storage solutions, ensuring collections are accessible through the open-access platform and securely stored and backed up. Selects and curates digital content that aligns with CAEA’s mission and objectives. Works with content creators, university libraries, researchers, and academics to identify and prioritize materials for digitization. Collaborates with CAEA Associate Director, CAEA Content, Media, and Technology Developer, IT, library staff, museums, etc. to develop and maintain digital collections. Partners with educators, researchers, and community organizations to promote CAEA digital collections in academic and public settings. Ensures that all CAEA digital collections adhere to copyright laws, privacy regulations, legal agreements, and institutional policies. Conducts regular audits of CAEA digital collections to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness. Stays informed about best practices, trends, and emerging technologies in digital curation and preservation. Contributes to grant writing and fundraising efforts to support CAEA digital collection initiatives. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in library science, information science, Digital Humanities, or a related field. At least 3-5 years of experience in digital curation, digital archives, or a related field. Exposure to museum, library, or higher education settings. Skilled in digital asset management systems and metadata standards. Familiarity with digitization processes, digital preservation tools, and content management systems (CMS). Strong technical skills, including knowledge of digital formats, data management, and software tools relevant to digital curation. Working Conditions Hybrid work schedule. May involve lifting and moving digital equipment or physical archives. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter, including your interest in this position (required) Three References Contact Information (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. J-18808-Ljbffr