Job Description

The Part‑Time Archives Assistant provides support for the organization, preservation, description, and accessibility of materials held by the Tyler Junior College Archives. This position assists the Archivist with processing archival collections, maintaining records related to donated materials, digitization projects, and responding to basic research and reference needs. The position helps ensure that materials documenting the history of Tyler Junior College are properly organized, preserved, and accessible for future generations. Primary Responsibilities Assist with organizing, arranging, and describing archival collections, including photographs, documents, publications, memorabilia, and other historical materials Assist with accessioning and documenting materials donated or transferred to the Tyler Junior College Archives Maintain accurate records regarding the provenance, location, and status of archival materials Assist with creating and updating inventories, collection records, finding aids, and other descriptive materials Assist with digitization of photographs, documents, publications, and other archival materials Scan materials and create appropriate file names and descriptive information according to established procedures Assist with the proper handling, storage, and rehousing of archival materials using appropriate preservation practices Identify materials requiring preservation attention and report concerns to the Archivist Assist with locating archival materials in response to research and reference requests Provide basic assistance to students, employees, researchers, alumni, and members of the public using archival collections Assist with research related to the history of Tyler Junior College and its programs, people, buildings, organizations, and events Assist with archival exhibits, displays, programs, and special projects Help maintain the physical organization and security of archival collections Maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures regarding restricted or sensitive materials Secondary Responsibilities Assist with inventory projects and periodic reviews of archival holdings Assist with identifying and documenting historical materials located in other areas of the College Assist with preparing archival materials for exhibits, presentations, publications, and College events Assist with projects related to the Tyler Junior College Centennial and other institutional history initiatives Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and other clerical duties associated with archival operations Maintain an orderly and clean archives workspace and storage areas Support the Archivist and Learning Commons staff with special projects and events as needed Attend staff meetings and training as required

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Research Skills, Written Communication, Computer Skills, Confidentiality Ability to organize and accurately describe materials; follow established procedures; handle historical and fragile materials carefully; maintain accurate records; work independently on detailed projects; and communicate effectively with students, employees, researchers, alumni, and members of the public. Supervisory Responsibilities Individual Contributor Work Environment: Work may be required outside of normal business hours Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to (~35 lbs.), typing Travel Required: No If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience One year of college experience Preferred Education College coursework in history, library science, museum studies, archives, public history, humanities, or a related field Preferred Experience One year of experience working in a library, archives, museum, records management environment, or similar setting. Experience working with historical materials, digitization, scanning, data entry, collections, or research is preferred. Additional Job Specific Requirements Position may consist of working during the day, evening, and weekends

EXPECTATIONS

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public. Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee. NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyler Junior College

Job Tags

Part time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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