Archival Aide (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University invites applications for an Archival Aide (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. Join the University Archives to preserve and provide access to historical records and special collections while gaining hands-on experience in digitization, cataloging, and public service.

The role supports researchers and campus programs, with duties spanning digitization, processing, and physical arrangements under archives staff supervision; ideal for students pursuing history, libraries,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled university student or eligible for fall employment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Dependable and punctual with good organizational skills.
• Comfort working in dusty or archival storage environments.

Responsibilities

• Digitize archival materials, including photographs, documents, yearbooks, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and other historical records using scanners and related equipment.
• Help move archival collections within storage areas following safe lifting procedures.
• Perform basic image processing, file organization, quality control, and naming of digital files according to established procedures.
• Assist with the physical arrangement and description of archival collections under the supervision of archives staff.
• Handle archival materials with care while following preservation and security guidelines.

Skills

Student status

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Lifting 40 lbs

Dusty environments

Tools

Scanners

Image processing

File organization

Job description

Job no: 498123

Position Title: Archival Aide (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: 44- FLITE

Work type: Student Employment - General

Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99

Number of Positions Available: 2

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule

Job Close Date: September 4, 2026

Summary of Position: The University Archives seeks a reliable, detail-oriented student assistant to help preserve and provide access to the university's historical records and special collections. Student assistants gain hands‑on experience in archival practices while assisting with digitization projects, collection organization, preservation activities, and public service. This position is ideal for students interested in history, libraries, museums, records management, public history, or information science.

Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled university student or eligible for fall employment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
• Dependable and punctual with good organizational skills
• Comfort working in dusty or archival storage environments

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Digitize archival materials, including photographs, documents, yearbooks, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and other historical records using scanners and related equipment
• Help move archival collections within storage areas following safe lifting procedures
• Perform basic image processing, file organization, quality control, and naming of digital files according to established procedures.
• Assist with the physical arrangement and description of archival collections under the supervision of archives staff.
• Handle archival materials with care while following preservation and security guidelines

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