Director, Blinken OSA Archivum, Central European University
Overview
Central European University (CEU) is seeking a highly committed professional with experience of archival practice, senior management, with a deep familiarity of memory institutions, and a broad range of demonstrated interests in the humanities and the social and information sciences to lead the Blinken OSA Archivum.
The Blinken OSA Archivum is a unique organization. As an integrated part of CEU, the Archivum is a repository of important documents, as well as an educational and research hub for public activities. The focus of its mission is to support research and public engagement in topics related to the Cold War, Communism, Human Rights, the history of the recent past, as well as central policy issues of the present.
The new Director of the Archivum will be joining at an important time for the institution. Reporting to CEU’s Vice Rector for Research and Faculty, they will be responsible for managing and setting the strategic direction of the Archivum in preserving, researching and making accessible documentary traces of the recent past. They will work in close cooperation with the teaching and research programs of the University, the Open Society Foundations and other network partners. They will represent the Archivum externally in public-facing events, build strategic partnerships and networks, and cultivate donors of collections and funds in order to advance the mission of the institution.
Ideal candidates will bring a strong record of accomplishment from work in collections, collections management, and experience in memory and cultural research in higher education. Candidates must also have experience in organizational leadership. The appointee will have a knowledge of and interest in the technical aspects of modern archives, including digitization processes, metadata encoding, digital asset management systems, and library services platforms. They will have extensive professional networks and be able to engage with a range of stakeholders in a nuanced and effective way.
Apply
Applications, in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be submitted to ceu@minervasearch.com by Thursday 10th September 2026.
CEU is strongly committed to the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities within our institution. Previous training, work experience and/or engagement with matters of equality, diversity and inclusion at the organizational level will be an asset.
Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of—including, but not limited to—race, national and ethnic origin, religion, gender and sexual orientation in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
