Student Research Assistant - President's Office

About the role

The TUHP’s mission is to develop a long-term effort to research and develop a detailed history of the University and its campuses, with respect to its racial history and founding, including the impacts from segregation and slavery. The successful candidate will conduct research into archival repositories identified by the team, including University Archives, the Amistad Research Center, and digitized materials related to the school's history. Training will be provided by TUHP staff and other professional staff to familiarize the candidate with the project and the various components of the position, developing their skills and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research in repositories – Tulane University Special Collections, Louisiana Research Collection, the Doris Z. Stone Latin American Library and Research Center, Newcomb Archives, etc. – to identify, report, and analyze material relevant to the goals of the TUHP.
• Consult published sources relevant to student and university life, identify material of interest, and transcribe or report it in the repository for the TUHP.
• Keep track of progress in line with the archiving methods employed by the research team.
• Attend team meetings and report on research progress, including successes and challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Wear appropriate attire for the work environment.

Qualifications

• Academic interest in any of the following subjects related to the History Project: History of the African Diaspora; the Atlantic Slave Trade; New Orleans/Gulf South; 20th Century U.S. South.
• Skill in planning, organizing resources, and establishing priorities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related basic software applications.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.