Archival Aide (Student Position
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Data Entry
Job no: 498123
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
Position Title: Archival Aide(Student Position)
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department: 44- FLITE
Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99
Summary of Position: The University Archives seeks a reliable, detail-oriented student assistant to help preserve and provide access to the university's historical records and special collections. Student assistants gain hands-on experience in archival practices while assisting with digitization projects, collection organization, preservation activities, and public service. This position is ideal for students interested in history, libraries, museums, records management, public history, or information science.
Position Requirements: Currently enrolled university student or eligible for fall employment
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
Dependable and punctual with good organizational skills
Comfort working in dusty or archival storage environments
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Digitize archival materials, including photographs, documents, yearbooks, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and other historical records using scanners and related equipment
Help move archival collections within storage areas following safe lifting procedures
Perform basic image processing, file organization, quality control, and naming of digital files according to established procedures.
Assist with the physical arrangement and description of archival collections under the supervision of archives staff.
Handle archival materials with care while following preservation and security guidelines
Number of Positions Available: 2
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule
Job Close Date: September 4, 2026
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Aff…
Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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