Research and Archival Aide

University of New Mexico • Los Lunas, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This student work position provides office support and assistance for a community-based archiving and oral history project in collaboration with the Tomé Land Grant. Professionalism and reliability are required for positively interacting with and responding to community partners, faculty, and staff. Knowledge of cataloging, handling, and documenting archival materials is required. Strong organizational skills are necessary to ensure thorough preparation of the archival collections. A high degree of confidentiality is required due to the handling of sensitive documents entrusted to the student employee by the community partner.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cataloging, handling and documenting archival materials.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Work Study Eligible

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with basic office equipment.
• Skills in handling archival materials, records maintenance, word processing and data entry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of archival materials.
• Ability to follow set standards for interpreting and preserving archival materials.
• Desire and ability to work independently.
• Completion of ENG 2120 and SPAN 2220 courses.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide office support and assistance for the community-based archiving and oral history project.
• Interact professionally and reliably with community partners, faculty, and staff.
• Handle, document, and catalog archival materials.
• Prepare archival collections thoroughly.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding sensitive documents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed