Archival Tech Assistant - Student, Collections & Data Entry

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Libraries | Special Collections and Area Studies is seeking a part-time Student Assistant 1 in Archival Technical Services. The role supports general office tasks, and archival material handling at Thompson Library (Columbus).

Work hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Friday, with a starting hourly rate of $13.50. Priorarchival or records-management experience is a plus; background check may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions as given; neat, legible handwriting; strong organizational skills.
• Experience entering information into a computer database or content management system.
• Previous experience with documents or records in an office, archives, or special collections environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general office tasks and archival material organization.
• Sort, label folders, and perform minor archival preservation tasks.
• Data entry and routine materials maintenance projects (shelf reading, re-boxing, relabeling).

Skills

Follow directions

Neat handwriting

Organizational skills

Data entry

Tools

Database software

Content management system

Job description

The Ohio State University Libraries | Special Collections and Area Studies is seeking a part-time Student Assistant 1 in Archival Technical Services. The role supports general office tasks, and archival material handling at Thompson Library (Columbus).

Work hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Friday, with a starting hourly rate of $13.50. Priorarchival or records-management experience is a plus; background check may apply.