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

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: 

Donna Webber ([email protected]) 

by November 25, 2013.