Part-Time Student Museum Registrar Assistant, IUMAA

About the role

The Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) is Indiana University's newest museum, combining elements from the former Mathers Museum of World Culture and the Laboratory of Archaeology. It houses over 5 million artifacts spanning a broad range of human experience and is accessible for research and teaching.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Aids in object inventories by verifying object locations, counts, and associated documentation.
• Serves as a support for the processing of backlogged collections through organized review and documentation of materials.
• Creates, updates, and maintains records in the collections management database in accordance with institutional standards.
• Reviews, reorganizes, and improves physical accessions files and related records to enhance clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Handles collections of documentation and materials with care, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with institutional policies.
• Performs additional registration or collection-related tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required: Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University. Preferred: Experience in a museum, archive, library, or special collections environment. Graduate or 3rd/4th year undergraduate student with coursework or demonstrated interest in museum studies, archival studies, library science, or a related field.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience using databases or standard office software.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work within established workflows.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work hours.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently and maintain focus during routine or repetitive work.

Work Location and Hours

This is an in-person position located in Bloomington, Indiana. The position is part-time, capped at 29 hours per week, and involves 13-18 hours per week. Work hours and days will be determined based on department needs and your class schedule availability. Museum hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Benefits

Indiana University offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, basic group life insurance, voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance, base retirement plan, and tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses. Additionally, there are paid holidays, paid time off, and employee assistance program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Indiana University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination in hiring. For more information, see the Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination.