College Work Study Archival Assistant

College Work Study Archival Assistant

Salary

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Location

Campus - To be determined by department, MI

Job Type

College Work Study Student

Job Number

202301270

Department

VP for Business

Division

VP for Business

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NBU - CWS

Salary Range

$16.08 per hour

Position Level

N/A

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Must be able to lift 30 lbs. HOURS: 10-20 hours per week for Fall 2025. Hours cannot exceed 30 hours per week. Work hours will be based on college work-study funding. Scheduled work hours may not conflict with class hours. Position terminates at end of semester or when award is exhausted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Document scanning and digital file formats (e.g., PDF, TIFF, JPEG). File organization and metadata tagging practices. Basic archival or records management principles (preferred but not required). Skills in: Using basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, file management systems). Attention to detail in reviewing and labeling digital files. Time management and task prioritization. Operating scanners and related digitization equipment (preferred but not required). Ability to: Follow detailed procedures and maintain consistency in work. Work independently and collaboratively in a quiet, focused environment. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members. Maintain confidentiality and uphold data integrity.

Supervision

Supervision lead by Coordinator of Archives and Records Management. Reports to the Associate Vice President of Business.

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Job Function

The Archival Assistant will support the preservation and accessibility of the college's historical records by converting physical documents and photographic material into digital formats.

Now hiring for the Fall 2026 semester

All applicants MUST meet the following criteria or will be marked disqualified:

• a current student at Macomb Community College taking AT LEAST 6 credit hours.
• currently have a work-study award given by Financial Aid - If you have not received an award or are not sure, fill out and submit this form and contact finaid@macomb.edu with questions.

Job Responsibilities

• Digitize archival documents and photographic formats using scanners and specialized software.
• Organize and label digital files according to established metadata standards.
• Handle fragile and sensitive materials with care.
• Maintain accurate records of digitization progress.
• Assist with basic archival tasks as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; Current Macomb Community College student

Qualifications

Preferred but not required: experience in clerical or office support work, libraries or archives, digitization projects, or other technical work.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Are you a Macomb Community College student enrolled in 6 credit hours or more towards your academic program for the semester you are applying to?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you fill out a FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a work-study award for the semester you are applying for? *If your response is no, please copy this link in your browser, fill out a work study request form, and upload to your financial aid documents in My Macomb: https://my.macomb.edu/page/2656?SearchId=671563

• Yes
• No
• Unsure (reach out to workstudy@macomb.edu)

Required Question

Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html