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Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027

Deadline
Nov 08, 2026
Closing in 12 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 27, 2026
Offered salary$9.00/hr

About the role

Millersville University Employment Site | Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027

Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • Previous experience is not required for this position as we provide on-the-job training to all.
  • Class schedule and resume are required.
  • Cover letter is optional.

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Position Information
Requisition Number Stu846P
Position Type Student Worker
Department Department of Student Workers
Job Title Student Assistant - Archives & Special Collections Spring 2027
Classification Student Worker
Pay Rate Starting rate $9.00/hr
Position Summary Information
Hours per week 10-12 hours per week
Days Worked Flexible
Hours/Shift worked Flexible
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function Archives & Special Collections is hiring Student Assistants for the Spring 2027 semester. This position offers hands-on experience assisting with A&SC projects through collection processing, organization, description, and digitization. This position also offers customer service experience through monitoring the front desk, answering phone calls, and assisting students and patrons that visit A&SC. 

Millersville University Archives & Special Collections is an instructional and research resource for the Millersville University community and public. 
Required Qualifications
  • Enrolled Millersville University Student
  • Available to work at minimum 10 hours per week
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to work both alone and within a team
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to follow a schedule
  • Ability to read cursive

Job Duties
  • This is an entry-level position and includes on-the-job training.
  • Positions in A&SC are project based. Projects can include processing, collection description, customer service, transcription, digitization, and/or exhibit creation.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
  • Ability to sit and use a computer for the length of shift
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
  • Ability to work in a temperature controlled space set at a consistent 68 degrees for the length of shift

Posting Open Date 10/26/2026
Posting Close Date 11/08/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Previous experience is not required for this position as we provide on-the-job training to all.
  • Class schedule and resume are required.
  • Cover letter is optional.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15799

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Class Schedule
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Other Document 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. What year do you anticipate graduating from Millersville University?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. What days/hours are you available to work?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. What is your current major/minor?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
    • YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
    • IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
    • No.
  6. How did you learn about this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. Please enter your M# and /or P#.

    (Open Ended Question)

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