Work-Study Archives Clerk & Digitization Assistant

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Work Study Student (Archives Clerk) to assist the Archivist with archival processing, administrative tasks, digitization, and reference requests; training will be provided.

Must be enrolled at Rush University. Able to work independently and with a team. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent organization, writing, verbal and listening skills. This is a restricted part-time role with a 4 Hr shift (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM).

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a Rush University student.
• Ability to work effectively independently and with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong writing, verbal, and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs sorting, arrangement, and preservation work of archival collections.
• Updates and improves existing database inventories.
• Digitizes photographs and documents according to Archivist’s standards.
• Assists Archivist with research requests by investigating queries.
• Assists Archivist with both in-person and virtual outreach initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Database software

Content management systems

Graphics editing software

Scanning technology

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Work Study Student (Archives Clerk) to assist the Archivist with archival processing, administrative tasks, digitization, and reference requests; training will be provided.

Must be enrolled at Rush University. Able to work independently and with a team. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent organization, writing, verbal and listening skills. This is a restricted part-time role with a 4 Hr shift (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM).