Special Collections - North Dakota Processing Assistant

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

10d • Remote

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position with federal work-study eligibility. Student will assist in the physical processing and inventorying of archival materials related to the history of UND, North Dakota, and/or the Upper Great Plains. Physical processing involves hands-on work with historical materials to prepare collections for long-term preservation and researcher access. Students may also assist with data entry to support collection inventory and cataloging workflows.

Requirements

• Careful attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures consistently
• Ability to handle fragile historical materials with care
• Strong computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and remain focused during repetitive tasks
• Dependable, self-motivated, and reliable
• Displays excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Applicants must be current UND students (any discipline) and enrolled at UND for the fall 2026 semester.
• Must have accepted a Federal Work Study award from the Office of Student Finance
• Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Physically processes archival materials by removing metal fasteners, relocating clippings, adding title and descriptive information to folders, and rehousing photographs according to archival standards
• Maintains accurate and consistent folder-level organization within departmental collections
• Records descriptive notes about folder contents to support collection and item-level description
• Assists with data entry of inventory information into collection management spreadsheets
• Additional tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed