Job Title:
Oral History Project Coordinator
Full or Part Time:
Part time
Hours:
29
Exempt:
No
Supervisory Org:
Academic and Student Affairs (PM)
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY : The Oral History Project Coordinator will lead the planning, development, and implementation of an oral history project documenting the history and experiences associated with the Saginaw River Marine Historical Society and its lighthouse heritage. The consultant will conduct historical research, develop interview protocols and project materials, collect oral histories, and organize project records for long-term preservation.
This position requires strong research, interviewing, project management, and communication skills, as well as experience working with historical, cultural, or community-based projects.
This position is temporary and will be up to a 6-month position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Conduct background research using archival collections, historical resources, and stakeholder interviews.
Develop oral history interview questions and related project materials.
Create and manage participant documentation, including consent and release forms.
Establish recording, transcription, and records-management procedures.
Coordinate outreach and scheduling with project participants.
Conduct and record oral history interviews.
Review, edit, and finalize interview transcripts.
Identify key themes and topics emerging from interviews.
Organize and maintain project files, recordings, transcripts, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure project goals and historical priorities are met.
Support the preservation and accessibility of collected oral history materials for future research and educational use.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience conducting oral history, qualitative, or community-based interviews.
Strong research and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
Proficiency with digital communication and recording technologies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website , http://www.svsu.edu .