Archives Student Worker Assistant - JFL

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is hiring a part-time Archives Assistant Student Worker to support library operations at the Jerry Falwell Library. You will assist the Archivist with customer service, data entry in MS Excel, and processing materials.

The role involves ASRS handling, filing, and helping visitors at the reception desk while upholding LU policies and contributing to a professional environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in good academic standing.
• Federal Work Study approved preferred.
• Able to lift 40 pounds or less and push carts weighing up to 250 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Archivist with customer service, preservation, and organization tasks.
• Enter data into databases and MS Excel; post information to the Digital Commons.
• Staff the reception desk, answer questions, and help customers request materials.
• Maintain archive areas, handle materials with care, and keep areas clean and contaminant-free.

Skills

Communication and Comprehension

Public communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Scheduling skills

Problem Solving

Tools

ASRS system

MS Excel

Digital Commons

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, Jerry Falwell Library Student Worker Assistant will conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and politely in interactions with library employees and customers. They will support one or more of the departments within the Jerry Falwell Library.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts themselves as a professional by being on time and reliable for scheduled hours, adhering to the student worker dress code, and following instructions. Communicates clearly, including responding to emails in a timely manner, answering the phones and, alerting the supervisor to changes in schedule. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and library administration. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. Performs the duties of the relevant position:Archives Assistant: helps the Archivist with a variety of customer service, preservation, and organizational tasks. This position reports to the Archivist and the Archives Specialists. Enters and retrieves materials from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), including submitting requests to the ASRS queue, retrieving materials from the Level 00 workstations, and returning materials to the correct bin at the workstations. Enters data into databases, enters survey data using MS Excel, posts information to the Digital Commons, works with digital files, and scans documents into digital format. Provides customer service while staffing the reception desk, answering basic questions, assists customers with requesting materials, and monitors customers in their use of archival materials. Preserves items by photocopying materials, handles items with care, and keeps the Archive areas free of contaminates.Additional information may be found hereQUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSEducation and ExperienceRequired to be a current student in good academic standing.Federal Work Study approved preferred.Additional requirements and preferences of the relevant position:Archives Assistant:Able to lift 40 or fewer pounds and push carts weighing up to 250 pounds.ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication and ComprehensionAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.Public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.Strong organizational skills.Computer and scheduling skills.Problem SolvingIntuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.Physical and Sensory AbilitiesRequired to travel to local and campus locations.May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.WORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. The working environment may also include the facilitation of outdoor events.Work HoursThis position is normally scheduled for 12-18 hours per week. Must be willing to work mornings and occasional special events.Time TypePart timeLocationOnsitePay RateStarting at $12.77Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.