Student - Office Assistant, Archives at Messiah… · Mechanics…

Student - Office Assistant, Archives

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Description

This position provides assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Archives.The weekly hours for this position will be determined by the employee and the Director of Archives.

$8.00/hour

Primary Duties

1. Inventory, evaluate, file and catalog archival materials, under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director.

2. Digitize and create metadata for archival materials, under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director.

3. Provide research assistance for the Director as assigned.

4. Complete general duties related to the Archives, and serve as telephone and office receptionist (in the absence of staff).

5. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

None

Experience Preferred

Prior work in an office environment or in libraries or archives is valued

Skills, Characteristics Required

• Computer skills (accuracy is required; familiarity with Word, Excel and Photoshop is desired)
• Pleasant personality for answering phone and greeting visitors
• Average to above-average academic ability: efficient, learns quickly
• Interest in history
• Organized, detail-oriented
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Special Working Conditions

Exposure to paper dust and other potential allergens.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must possess full range of physical motion and be able to stand and lift.

Some of the holdings in the Archives are stored in cartons weighing up to 50 pounds, and may be located on shelving that is six feet above the floor.

Dress Code Requirements

No special dress, except what is appropriate for general office purposes, including the reception of visitors.

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.