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Assistant to the GSLIS Archives Management Program

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Posted by GSLIS, July 21, 2008
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Assistant to the GSLIS Archives Management Program

Dates: August 2008 thru June 30, 2009

Hours: 10 hours per week; hours may increase slightly at beginning and end of each semester

Pay rate: $10/hour

General Description:
This position will support the full-time Archives Management faculty on program areas within the Archives Management and Dual Degree programs, with a particular focus on archives internships. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Maintain and update archives internship database, in consultation with Tech Lab as necessary
* Assist in coordination of fall Internship Fair
* Serve as primary point of contact for external internship contacts throughout all phases of internships
* Serve as primary point of contact for students to resolve issues with internships
* Provide additional administrative support for the archives management concentration and archives program director

The successful candidate will be technically proficient (programming experience not necessary); possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision. An Archive Management Program student preferred; must have completed LIS 438 - Introduction to Archival Methods and Services.

Please send resume and letter detailing interest for immediate consideration to: Jeanne Wallace-Buckley at wallace5@simmons.edu.