Archives Assistant

The Archives Assistant will assist the University Archivist with any work pertaining to organizing archival materials, re-boxing and re-shelving materials, scanning documents and photos, creating presentations and responding to research requests.

The Archives Assistant will likely work 5 hours per week, dependent on their work study allotment.

• This is a work study position. Applicants must have a federal work study allotment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in learning research techniques using primary source materials
• This position requires handling boxes of archival materials. Applicants must be able to use a step stool to reach top shelves and bend down to reach bottom shelves.
• Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner

Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor; no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session and no more than 35 hours per week during breaks.

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