Student Research Assistant - President's Office

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The TUHP’s mission is to develop “a long-term effort to research and develop a detailed history of the University and its campuses, with respect to its racial history and founding, including the impacts from segregation and slavery”. The successful candidates will conduct research into archival repositories identified by the team, including University Archives, the Amistad Research Center and digitized materials related to the school's history. The successful applicant will be given training by TUHP staff and other professional staff in order to familiarize themselves with the project and the various components of their position, developing their skills and expertise.

Requirements

• Academic interest in any of the following subject related to the History Project - History of the African Diaspora; the Atlantic Slave Trade, New Orleans/Gulf South, 20th Century U. S. South
• Skill in planning, organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Skill in the use of personal computer and related basic software applications

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research in repositories – Tulane University Special Collections, Louisiana Research Collection, the Doris Z. Stone Latin American Library and Research Center, Newcomb Archives, etc. - to identify, report, and analyze material relevant to the goals of the TUHP.
• Consult published sources relevant to student and university life, identify material of interest, and transcribe or report it in the repository for the TUHP.
• Keep track of one’s progress in line with the archiving methods employed by the research team.
• Attend team meetings and report on research progress, including successes and challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Wear appropriate attire for the work environment.

What This Job Offers

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