Special Collections - North Dakota Processing Assistant

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

11d • Onsite

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. The 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
• 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
• 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