Off Campus Non-Profit Student Employee- Collections Assistant (FALL WORK STUDY ONLY)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks an Off Campus Non-Profit Student Employee- Collections Assistant (Fall Work Study Only) to support the Collections Department at Sloan Discovery Museum. Responsibilities include documentation, data entry, and assisting with preservation, storage, and display projects under the Archivist or Collections Manager.

Eligible undergraduate students will gain experience in museum ethics, storage practices, and project-based work in a collaborative environment with staff

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan driver's license and ability to pass background screening.
• Must be eligible for Work Study Fall 2026.
• Undergraduate student pursuing a career in museums.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds and work in various environments.
• Knowledge of museum ethics and collections management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports collections care, archival and collections management projects.
• Documentation and data entry.
• Research.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage/workspace.
• Adhere to museum policies, especially on security and safety.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Collections Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Museum knowledge

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Off Campus Non-Profit Student Employee- Collections Assistant (FALL WORK STUDY ONLY)

Must be eligible for Work Study Fall 2026. This is a position with an off campus agency, Sloan Discovery Museum, as a Collections Assistant which is a support role within the Collections Department. The Collection Assistant will work closely with the Archivist or Collections Manager and other staff to support projects that improve the preservation, storage, and display of historic collections within the museum.

Responsibilities*

• Supports collections care, archival and collections management projects.
• Documentation and data entry.
• Research.
• General Duties:
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment within collection storage and workspaces.
  • Adhere to all museum policies and procedures, particularly those related to collections security and safety.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Collections Manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications*

• Valid Michigan's Driver's License. successfully pass a background screening.
• Must be eligible for Work Study Winter 2026.
• Education: This position is designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in museums.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
  • Ability to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds, climb ladders, and work in various environmental conditions.
  • Knowledge of museum ethical standards and best practices in collections management.

Desired Qualifications*

Prior experience using computers and other office equipment is recommended.

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fourth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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