SCUA Student Assistant

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University’s Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) seeks a Student Assistant on a part-time, on-campus basis in Ogden, UT. The role supports scanning, transcription, metadata creation, and archival organization under supervision, with opportunities to gain hands-on imaging experience.

The position is 20 hours per week, year-round, with a flexible schedule around classes. Applicants must be currently enrolled Weber State students maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA and be

Qualifications

• This position requires proficient use of office productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute is required.

Responsibilities

• Scan documents, photographs, negatives.
• Transcribe and edit oral histories.
• Transcribe handwritten documents.
• Update documents and databases.
• Create descriptive data (metadata) for archival materials.
• Organize and describe archival materials.
• Digitize audio/visual formats.
• Help organize storage spaces.
• Provide reference and research assistance to patrons.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Office software

Job description

• Transcribe handwritten documents
• Digitize audio/visual formats

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title SCUA Student Assistant

Requisition Number H01291P

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Months per year 12

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $13

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Student Assistant will work in a team environment with Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). They will be given the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of current technology and best practices as related to the archives field. This student should be interested in handling unique historical documents and/or working with imaging software and technology.

As a Project Assistant, This Individual Will Be Given The Opportunity To Work With Unique Historical Collections In One Or More Of The Following Ways

• Scan documents, photographs, negatives
• Transcribe and edit oral histories
• Transcribe handwritten documents
• Update documents and databases
• Create descriptive data (metadata) for archival materials
• Organize and describe archival materials
• Digitize audio/visual formats
• Help organize storage spaces
• Provide reference and research assistance to patrons
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and willing to assist with other programs and activities taking place in the department. This is a 50/50 eligible position that requires applicants to be current, full time, Weber State University students with at least a 2.0 GPA.

Work Schedule: Part-time, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm flexible around class schedule.

Required Qualifications

• This position is 50/50 eligible.
• Proficient in the use of office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Background Check? No