Archives & Collections Assistant – History Focus

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Historical Collections & Services is hiring a part-time Federal Work Study eligible student for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position offers up to 10 hours per week at $16.71 per hour, with shifts between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, starting September 15, 2026 and ending no later than May 14, 2027.

Under supervision of the Archivist, you will assist with processing archival collections in ArchivesSpace, inventory rare books, re-house materials, create

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UVA student (undergrad or grad).
• Successful passing of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing archival collections and enter information into ArchivesSpace.
• Inventory vaulted rare book collection and create shelf tags.
• Inventory, organize, and re-house artifacts and other collection materials.

Skills

Word

Excel

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Organizational

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

The University of Virginia's Historical Collections & Services is hiring a part-time Federal Work Study eligible student for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position offers up to 10 hours per week at $16.71 per hour, with shifts between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, starting September 15, 2026 and ending no later than May 14, 2027.

Under supervision of the Archivist, you will assist with processing archival collections in ArchivesSpace, inventory rare books, re-house materials, create