Graduate Assistant - Archives Graduate Research Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number Job Title Graduate Assistant - Archives Graduate Research Assistant Department Carmichael Library Rate of Pay $11 hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 10 hours per week/variable schedule between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Graduate Assistant General Description

The Archives Graduate Assistant performs a variety of tasks in Milner Archives and Special Collections. The primary functions are archival processing, scanning, and research assistance.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform archival processing including creating inventories, file-level finding aids, re-housing materials in archival friendly containers (file folders, boxes, photo sleeves, etc.) and insuring the container is recorded per the Records Group alphanumeric system.
• Scan materials which contributes both to digitization for the web and also in fulfilling research requests.
• Provide multifaceted research assistance by helping the archivist locate and gather information and to research topics at the request of researchers such as students, faculty and staff, campus offices (primarily the President's Office, University Relations, and the UM Foundation), the town of Montevallo, alumni, and the general public. This also includes assisting the archivist in preparing for class visits, providing project support, and supervising the reshelving/rehousing of materials that have been used.
• The graduate assistant also helps the archivist perform quality control and workflow checks regarding interns.

Education and Experience

Undergraduate Degree

Must be enrolled in the University of Montevallo Graduate Program

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Technical competence-ability to operate a scanner and ability to learn data preservation and management.
• Customer service oriented and have basic knowledge of how to do research.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn content management systems and various metadata schema used in archival practice.

Preferred Major Licenses, Certification or Registrations

N/A

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/20/2026 Open Date 08/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Application

Optional Documents