Archival Processing Assistant - Work-Study

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Harry Ransom Center invites applications for a Work-Study, Student Assistant in the Archival Processing Unit. The position supports archiving tasks and prepares materials for researcher use on campus.

Work 10 hours per week, Monday–Friday on UT Main Campus; serves to gain hands-on experience with manuscripts, photographs, and archival practices while continuing progress toward degree requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student and meet satisfactory academic progress.
• Must be able to work ten hours a week between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Highly detail oriented with ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sort manuscripts, letters, photographs, clippings, and other documents.
• Remove paperclips and rubber bands; photocopy clippings; sleeve photographs.
• File materials into archival folders, label, and move boxes to stacks.
• Assist with special projects in the Archival Processing Unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Time management

Education

Enrolled student (credit hours as required)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Harry Ransom Center invites applications for a Work-Study, Student Assistant in the Archival Processing Unit. The position supports archiving tasks and prepares materials for researcher use on campus.

Work 10 hours per week, Monday–Friday on UT Main Campus; serves to gain hands-on experience with manuscripts, photographs, and archival practices while continuing progress toward degree requirements.