Archival Research Aide — Work-Study

The University of New Mexico; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus invites applications for a Research and Archival Aide in the Valencia Branch. This student employment position supports community-based archiving and oral history projects in collaboration with the Tomé Land Grant, demanding professionalism, confidentiality, and basic cataloguing/data entry skills.

Preferred candidates should communicate effectively in writing and speech, be able to work independently, and complete ENG 2120 and SPAN 2220; fluency in

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with basic office equipment.
• Skills in handling archival materials, records maintenance, word processing and data entry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of archival materials.
• Ability to follow set standards for interpreting and preserving archival materials.
• Desire and ability to work independently.
• Completion of ENG 2120 and SPAN 2220 courses.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• * MUST be Work Study Eligible (please check with Financial Aid First)

Responsibilities

• Provide office support and assistance for an community-based archiving and oral history project.
• Interact professionally with community partners, faculty, and staff.
• Catalogue, handle, and document archival materials as required.
• Maintain strong organizational skills for thorough preparation of archival collections.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality due to sensitive documents entrusted to the student employee.

Skills

Effective communication

Office equipment

Archival materials handling

Confidentiality

Independent work

Spanish language

Education

ENG 2120 course completed

SPAN 2220 course completed

Job description

The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus invites applications for a Research and Archival Aide in the Valencia Branch. This student employment position supports community-based archiving and oral history projects in collaboration with the Tomé Land Grant, demanding professionalism, confidentiality, and basic cataloguing/data entry skills.

Preferred candidates should communicate effectively in writing and speech, be able to work independently, and complete ENG 2120 and SPAN 2220; fluency in