SCUA Student Assistant
Position Information
Position Title: SCUA Student Assistant
Requisition Number: H01291P
Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 20
Months per year: 12
Alternate work schedule: Part-time, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm flexible around class schedule.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Student Assistant will work in a team environment with Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). They will be given the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of current technology and best practices as related to the archives field. This student should be interested in handling unique historical documents and/or working with imaging software and technology. As a Project Assistant, this individual will be given the opportunity to work with unique historical collections in one or more of the following ways:
- Scan documents, photographs, negatives
- Transcribe and edit oral histories
- Transcribe handwritten documents
- Update documents and databases
- Create descriptive data (metadata) for archival materials
- Organize and describe archival materials
- Digitize audio/visual formats
- Help organize storage spaces
- Provide reference and research assistance to patrons
- Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and willing to assist with other programs and activities taking place in the department. This is a 50/50 eligible position that requires applicants to be current, full-time, Weber State University students with at least a 2.0 GPA.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in the use of office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application and attach a cover letter. You may also attach an optional resume and list of references. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately. Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.