Assistant, GSLIS Archives Management Program, Simmons College, Boston MA

Assistant to the GSLIS Archives Management Program

Dates:?????????????Begins?December 15, 2013

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

Pay rate:???????? $12/hour

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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:

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  • 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

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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.?

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Please send resume and letter detailing interest for immediate consideration to:?

Donna Webber (donna.webber@simmons.edu)?

by November 25, 2013.