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Senior Archivist

AT Vanguard
Vanguard

Senior Archivist

Malvern, PA

As a senior member of Vanguard's evolving corporate Archives & Knowledge Management function, you'll play a key role in shaping sustainable processes to gather, curate, and maintain our historic records. You'll work closely with team members to ensure these materials are shared efficiently and effectively across the organization.

This role:

  • Serves as a spokesperson and broadens awareness of the archives. Develops and implements effective strategies to increase awareness of Vanguard's archives and history.
  • Manages and oversees relationships with vendors responsible for storing digital archival sources.
  • Completes all aspects of archival collection processing, including accession, description, preservation and cataloging.
  • Ensures the preservation of Vanguard's archival resources and maintains appropriate security safeguards for the collection.
  • Provides effective archival research services and content to the global Vanguard community.
  • Improves end-to-end archival processes by applying current and evolving industry standards, while complying with relevant internal policies and external regulations. Proactively records key corporate initiatives, organizational changes, policies, and procedures, and other important developments.
  • Develops and strengthens working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and in the industry to support the archives.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

  • Minimum five years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Corporate archives experience desired; corporate records management familiarity useful
  • Demonstrated capability for management of concurrent multiple projects
  • Minimum of 2 years digital asset management experience or comparable; familiarity with common tools and asset ingest, export, metadata creation, and user rights management. Knowledge of Preservica.
  • Knowledge of various metadata best practices and schema, including Dublin Core preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills essential

At Vanguard, we're different by design. Since our founding in 1975, we set out to take a stand for our investors. To create a company that puts them at the center of what we do and inspire our crew to work on their behalf. Simply put-at Vanguard, we don't just have a mission. We're on a mission.

Whether we're helping to drive client outcomes, leveraging emerging technology, or implementing strategy, our mission drives us forward. Imagine your future here.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA 19355, USA
Job ID: Vanguard-167477
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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