Archives Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number Job Title Archives Assistant Department Carmichael Library Rate of Pay $8.00 hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 8 - 10 Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Work-Study General Description

The Archives Assistant performs entry-level archival processing, scanning, and research assistance within the Milner Archives and Special Collections division of the Carmichael Library.

Essential Job Duties

1) Perform archival processing including creating inventories, file-level finding aids, re-housing materials in archival friendly containers (file folders, boxes, photo sleeves, etc.) and insuring the container is recorded per the Records Group alphanumeric system.

2) Scan materials which contributes both to digitization for the web and also in fulfilling research requests.

3) Provide multifaceted research assistance by helping the archivist locate and gather information and to research topics at the request of researchers such as students, faculty and staff, campus offices (primarily the President's Office, University Relations, and the UM Foundation), the town of Montevallo, alumni, and the general public. This also includes assisting the archivist in preparing for class visits, providing project support, and supervising the reshelving/rehousing of materials that have been used.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Technical competence-ability to operate a scanner and ability to learn data preservation and management.

2. Customer service oriented and have basic knowledge of how to do research.

3. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.

5. Knowledge of or ability to learn content management systems and various metadata schema used in archival practice.

Preferred Major History or other liberal arts degree Licenses, Certification or Registrations

None

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Open Date 07/29/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter