CTR FOR ADV RESEARCH - Manuscript Collection Processor

Job Classification

  

Position summary

Hiring for two (2) positions to:

Review and begin describing a collection of personal papers. Receive input and follow through to make necessary changes to the collection being processed. Perform necessary arrangement/organization of the collection as needed. Perform simple preservation techniques. Create a finding aid for the collection using word processing software. Perform retrieval functions as needed. Cooperatively clean the work place. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications summary

High level of attention to detail and quality of work. Organized and orderly. Strong work ethic. Ability to understand instructions and training in English and follow through on instructions without constant supervision. Full time Andrews University student (preferably a graduate student). If international, you must have the necessary visa allowing you to work in the USA. Ability to work at least 10 hours per week. Be able to work in two to four hour blocks.

Duties and responsibilities

*Review and begin describing a collection of personal papers.

*Able to receive input from supervisor and follow through to make necessary changes to the collection being processed.

*Perform necessary arrangement/organization of the collection as needed.

*Perform simple preservation techniques.

*Create a finding aid for the collection using word processing software.

*Perform retrieval functions as needed.

*Cooperatively clean the work place.

*Perform other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

Rquired Quaifications:

*High level of attention to detail and quality of work.

*Organized and orderly.

*Possession of a strong work ethic.

*Ability to understand instructions and training in English and follow through on instructions without constant supervision.

*Full time Andrews University student (preferably a graduate student).

*If international, you must have the necessary visa allowing you to work in the USA.

*Ability to faithfully and consistently work at least 10 hours per week on an agreed to schedule. More hours may be available during the summer.

*Openings in your class and other activities schedule to  allow working in two to four hour time blocks.

Desired Qualifications: [not required]

*Enjoy organizing things.

*Comfort and proficiency in using computers with a range of computing experience.

*Prefer two or more years remaining at Andrews University.

*Seventh-day Adventist background is desireable.

Technical competencies

Must take "Office Proficiency Skills" lest at Human Resources.

Interpersonal interactions

Some interaction with staff and other students.

Physical demands

Some lifting of book boxes may be required.

Work environment

*Typical semi-office environment.

*Generally temperate climate with low to mid-level noise.