General Archives Student Assistant

General Archives Student Assistant

Job Title
- General Archives Student Assistant

Work Location
- Lexington, KY

Salary Range - $13.00

Type of Position
- Student

Position Time Status
- Part-Time

Required Education
- Must be currently enrolled as a student at UK.

Required Related Experience - none

Required License/Registration/Certification - none

Physical Requirements
- Sitting for periods of time working on the computer. Able to lift objects 10-20 lbs

Shift - 15-20 hours a week, day shift, Monday-Friday

Job Summary
- The archives student assistant is responsible for arranging and describing historic materials – including documents and photographs. Duties will include: inventorying records, evaluating items for preservation concerns, rehousing materials when necessary, entering information into a database or spreadsheet, and assisting in the development of finding aids.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Attention to detail, legible printing, and filing skills. The student should have the ability to follow department procedures and policies and to work without close supervision. It is expected that the student assistant will maintain a regular work schedule. Must have respect for the intrinsic value of archival materials.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience
- Basic computer proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Photoshop, scanning software and hardware, as well as an understanding of database management.

Final date to receive applications - 09/11/2026

Our University Community
- We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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