Historians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 50,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Historian to research and analyze historical data from various sources, promote the activities of historical societies, and coordinate with teams on cataloging materials. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing and communication skills, along with critical thinking abilities. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat is essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to understanding and preserving history in the United States.

Qualifications

Ability to analyze and interpret historical data.
Excellent communication skills for public speaking.
Strong writing skills for documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze historical sources.
Promote activities of historical societies.
Coordinate cataloging and filing activities.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

SQL

GIS software

Job description

What You Need to Know About Historian

Historian Example Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources such as government and institutional records, newspapers, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, unpublished manuscripts, personal diaries and letters.

Daily Life Of a Historian

Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.

Qualities of a Historian

These are the skills Historians say are the most useful in their careers:

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

Research Historian
County Records Management Officer (County RMO)
Field Court Researcher
Supervisory Historian
Historiographer

Demand for Historians

There were about 3,300 jobs for Historian in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 200 new jobs for Historian by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 300 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Historian are South Carolina, Utah, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in New Jersey, Wisconsin, or Washington. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

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