Archives and Records Administration | San Jose State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive LearningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingService Orientation

Knowledge

History and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Written ComprehensionCategory FlexibilityOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materi
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Write grants and apply for funding to support archival work.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Compact digital camerasData input scannersDesktop computersDigitizersInkjet printersLaptop computersPersonal computers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
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Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Institutional archives strategy — set the long-range vision, collection scope, and programmatic priorities for an entire archival program aligned with organizational mission at the executive or directorial level.
Organizational access and use policy frameworks — develop, promulgate, and regularly review comprehensive policy governance structures covering public access, digitization rights, and data privacy across all institutional holdings.
Cross-institutional consortia and national standards — lead collaborative initiatives with peer repositories, professional associations, and standards bodies to shape best practices in archival description and digital preservation at a national level.
Archival workforce development — mentor and train emerging and developing archivists through formal supervision, professional development programs, and structured knowledge-transfer initiatives within a large repository or university system.
Enterprise digital preservation infrastructure — direct the selection, procurement, and governance of repository platforms, metadata standards, and long-term digital stewardship programs at an organizational scale.
Resource allocation and budget stewardship — oversee multi-year operational and capital budgets for collections care, staffing, and technology, justifying investments to institutional leadership and external funding bodies.
Donor relations and acquisitions leadership — cultivate strategic relationships with donors, government agencies, and private collectors to expand institutional holdings in alignment with documented collection development policies.
Equity and inclusive access initiatives — champion institution-wide programs that address historical description biases, expand community archives partnerships, and ensure equitable access to archival resources for underserved populations.
Advocacy and legislative engagement — represent the archival profession before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and public forums, influencing records management law and information policy at regional or national levels.
Research and professional scholarship — produce and disseminate original scholarship on archival theory, practice, or institutional history that advances the field and elevates the institution's intellectual reputation within the broader scholarly community.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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