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The University Archivist (Center City) leads and manages the collection, organization, description and preservation of, and provides access to the Siegman Archives and the Center City collections of rare books, artifacts, and historic records. The University Archivist leads programming for the university and local archival communities based on the collections within the archives.
Job Description
Job Duties
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Manages, collects, organizes, and makes available the holdings of the Archives and the Special Collections in varied formats, including print and digital materials and artifacts. Determines the scope of the collection through internal deposits, purchases and donations.
- Provides reference and research guidance to internal and external parties seeking access to materials held in the archives collections.
- Supervises and directs the work of a full-time digital archivist whose responsibilities include managing the Jefferson’s digital repository, the Jefferson Digital Commons.
- Collaborates with Academic Commons colleagues, senior academic officers and related leadership to implement best practices in the historic preservation of university activities. Builds relationships with new academic partners and introduces and establishes archival practices as standard operating policy.
- At the behest of senior leadership, including the university president, prepares and makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, faculty, students, alumni, parents, about the history of the university.
- Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Advancement regarding potential gifts to Jefferson, including artifacts, furniture, works of art and named professorships. Curates on an ongoing basis the exhibits and programming developed for the Jefferson alumni center.
- Prepares temporary and permanent exhibits singly or in collaboration with other Jefferson entities for display at Jefferson which showcase materials and resources in the Archives and Special Collections.
- Serves as instructor for history components in academic courses and special programs for other audiences. Works with key campus leaders on projects (signage, tours, special programs and lectures) which incorporate Jefferson’s rich history.
- Maintains a current awareness of archival management trends and technologies.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, national standards, relevant legal and ethical regulations (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, and copyright), and best practices that govern the arrangement, description, preservation, and use of archival materials.
- Demonstrated understanding of the research process with historical documents, books, manuscripts, and other primary sources.
- Experience with collection development and management of analog, digitized, and born-digital collections; knowledge of metadata and other standards and best practices; and understanding of copyright and intellectual property issues of archival collections.
- Experience building and maintaining donor relationships and collaborating within a university community.
- Demonstrated understanding of the education and practice of medicine and health sciences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in History with emphasis in archival administration or Masters of Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school with archival or records management training and experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 4 years professional university or institutional archival experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, national standards, relevant legal and ethical regulations, and best practices that govern the arrangement, description, and use of archival materials.
- Demonstrated understanding of the research process with historical documents, books, manuscripts, and other primary sources.
- Experience managing digital collections; knowledge of metadata and other standards for management of archival collections.
- Demonstrated ability to balance and complete multiple projects, set priorities, and work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
The University Archivist (Center City) leads and manages the collection, organization, description and preservation of, and provides access to the Siegman Archives and the Center City collections of rare books, artifacts, and historic records. The University Archivist leads programming for the university and local archival communities based on the collections within the archives.
Job Description
Job Duties
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Manages, collects, organizes, and makes available the holdings of the Archives and the Special Collections in varied formats, including print and digital materials and artifacts. Determines the scope of the collection through internal deposits, purchases and donations.
- Provides reference and research guidance to internal and external parties seeking access to materials held in the archives collections.
- Supervises and directs the work of a full-time digital archivist whose responsibilities include managing the Jefferson’s digital repository, the Jefferson Digital Commons.
- Collaborates with Academic Commons colleagues, senior academic officers and related leadership to implement best practices in the historic preservation of university activities. Builds relationships with new academic partners and introduces and establishes archival practices as standard operating policy.
- At the behest of senior leadership, including the university president, prepares and makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, faculty, students, alumni, parents, about the history of the university.
- Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Advancement regarding potential gifts to Jefferson, including artifacts, furniture, works of art and named professorships. Curates on an ongoing basis the exhibits and programming developed for the Jefferson alumni center.
- Prepares temporary and permanent exhibits singly or in collaboration with other Jefferson entities for display at Jefferson which showcase materials and resources in the Archives and Special Collections.
- Serves as instructor for history components in academic courses and special programs for other audiences. Works with key campus leaders on projects (signage, tours, special programs and lectures) which incorporate Jefferson’s rich history.
- Maintains a current awareness of archival management trends and technologies.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, national standards, relevant legal and ethical regulations (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, and copyright), and best practices that govern the arrangement, description, preservation, and use of archival materials.
- Demonstrated understanding of the research process with historical documents, books, manuscripts, and other primary sources.
- Experience with collection development and management of analog, digitized, and born-digital collections; knowledge of metadata and other standards and best practices; and understanding of copyright and intellectual property issues of archival collections.
- Experience building and maintaining donor relationships and collaborating within a university community.
- Demonstrated understanding of the education and practice of medicine and health sciences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in History with emphasis in archival administration or Masters of Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school with archival or records management training and experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 4 years professional university or institutional archival experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, national standards, relevant legal and ethical regulations, and best practices that govern the arrangement, description, and use of archival materials.
- Demonstrated understanding of the research process with historical documents, books, manuscripts, and other primary sources.
- Experience managing digital collections; knowledge of metadata and other standards for management of archival collections.
- Demonstrated ability to balance and complete multiple projects, set priorities, and work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Target companies with content-led growth models
SaaS companies, media brands, and e-commerce businesses live or die by content performance. These employers understand content as a core business function, not a support role, which makes them far more willing to sponsor the visa needed to keep strong performers.
Frame your impact in revenue and pipeline terms
Sponsorship decisions are business decisions. Quantify how your content drove organic traffic, qualified leads, or pipeline revenue. A Head of Content who can connect editorial strategy to measurable business outcomes is significantly harder for an employer to replace.
Start the H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October start. If your OPT expires mid-cycle, you need cap-gap protection. Raise the sponsorship conversation at least 12 months before your OPT end date to give your employer time to prepare.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates specialty occupation
USCIS requires proof that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document your strategic scope clearly: content roadmaps, cross-functional leadership, SEO architecture, and editorial frameworks all reinforce that this is a specialized professional role.
Prioritize companies that have sponsored content roles before
An employer's H-1B filing history is public via OFLC disclosure data. Companies that have previously sponsored content strategists, editorial managers, or communications leads already understand the process, reducing the internal friction you'll face when requesting sponsorship.
Use your STEM extension window strategically if eligible
If your degree is in a STEM field such as data-driven marketing or information science, a 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you additional time. Use that runway to take on higher-scope responsibilities that strengthen the specialty occupation case for your H-1B petition.
Head Of Content OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Head of Content on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorization comes from your school's DSO and USCIS, not from your employer. You can accept a Head of Content role at any company willing to hire you on OPT without them needing to file any petition upfront. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when you need to transition to a longer-term visa like the H-1B after your OPT period ends.
Does a Head of Content role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, journalism, English, or marketing. USCIS scrutinizes content roles more closely than engineering roles, so the job description needs to reflect strategic and specialized responsibilities rather than generalist writing or editing tasks. Working with an immigration attorney to review the job description before filing is worth the effort.
Where can I find Head of Content jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. Filtering for Head of Content roles on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who are actively open to candidates on work authorization, saving you from applying to roles where OPT status will quietly disqualify you before you hear back.
What happens to my OPT status if my Head of Content role is eliminated or I'm laid off?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new qualifying job, change to another visa status, or prepare to leave the country. The clock starts immediately when your employment ends. OPT also requires that unemployment during your authorization period stays under 90 days total, so moving quickly to secure a new role matters.
Can I work as a freelance or contract Head of Content on OPT?
Yes, with conditions. Post-completion OPT allows self-employment if you are actively engaged in a business related to your degree field and working at least 20 hours per week. Freelance content strategy and editorial consulting can qualify. You must report any employer or self-employment changes to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record current and your OPT status valid.