Archives Student Assistant

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 14,464; Part time

Job summary

A notable university in Macon is seeking an Archives Student Assistant for the Tarver Library. This role involves working with various materials, performing clerical tasks, and requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and customer service orientation. The position is exclusive to students holding a Federal Work Study award, offering $10.50/hour with scheduled hours of 10 per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Mercer University student with a work study award.
• Moderately heavy lifting required.
• Prefer experience with historical, primary sources.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Archives department of Tarver Library.
• Perform data entry, copying, and filing.
• Answer phone calls and route messages.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Typing skills

Computer experience

Job description

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Archives Student Assistant

Apply locations Macon Campus posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR103288

Application Instructions:

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Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Tarver Library

Supervisor:

Daniel Williams

Job Title:

Archives Student Assistant

Job Description:

These students work in the Archives department of Tarver Library and must be able to work selected hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends are NOT available. Duties may include data entry, copying and filing, print/microfilm/online research, clerical tasks, retrieving/re-shelving materials, processing materials and preparing finding aids, answering phone and routing calls/taking messages, preparing displays, other duties as assigned. Moderately heavy lifting required.

**This is a Federal Work Study position open ONLY to Mercer University students who have been granted a work study award.**

Thoroughness, accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability are essential. Patience and persistence are also qualities needed for portions of this job that become repetitive or routine. Must be a team player and able to work well with little supervision. The applicant must be customer service oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to lift, load, and push materials. Typing skills and computer experience preferred, as is experience with historical, primary sources.

$10.50/hour, $0.25 raise each academic year

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/21/2025

End Date:

05/2/2026

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Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.