Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Flexible hours

Job summary

Millersville University Archives & Special Collections is hiring Student Assistants for the Spring 2027 semester. The role involves helping with processing, description, digitization, and project work, while also offering customer service at the front desk and assisting visitors and students.

The position is entry-level with on-the-job training, requires optional but encouraged resume and class schedule submission, and is designated as a Student Worker for up to 12 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Millersville University student required.
• Available to work at least 10 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing, description, digitization and other Archives & Special Collections projects.
• Provide front desk customer service, answer phone calls, and help students and patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Schedule adherence

Reading cursive

Confidentiality

Education

Active Millersville University student

Job description

Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Previous experience is not required for this position as we provide on-the-job training to all.
• Class schedule and resume are required.
• Cover letter is optional.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu846P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Job Title Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starting rate $9.00/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week 10-12 hours per week

Days Worked

Days Worked Flexible

Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Job Summary/Basic Function

Archives & Special Collections is hiring Student Assistants for the Spring 2027 semester. This position offers hands-on experience assisting with A&SC projects through collection processing, organization, description, and digitization. This position also offers customer service experience through monitoring the front desk, answering phone calls, and assisting students and patrons that visit A&SC. Millersville University Archives & Special Collections is an instructional and research resource for the Millersville University community and public.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled Millersville University Student
• Available to work at minimum 10 hours per week
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work both alone and within a team
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to follow a schedule
• Ability to read cursive

Job Duties

• This is an entry-level position and includes on-the-job training.
• Positions in A&SC are project based. Projects can include processing, collection description, customer service, transcription, digitization, and/or exhibit creation.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Ability to sit and use a computer for the length of shift
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to work in a temperature controlled space set at a consistent 68 degrees for the length of shift

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/26/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 11/08/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Previous experience is not required for this position as we provide on-the-job training to all.