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Digital Repository Assistant (Contractor) Framingham State University, Framingham, MA

Posted September 15, 2017

$14.00 – $14.01 Hourly Wage

About Framingham State University:
Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located just 20 miles west of Boston.

Framingham State University is committed to Inclusive Excellence through collaborative and sustainable partnerships with faculty, staff, students and the greater community. At FSU, we encourage a supportive, diverse and collaborative environment in which we learn from each other through informed and open communication, institutional practices and community engagement. FSU provides a culturally relevant education that includes a beautiful campus with 53 undergraduate and graduate programs, a highly personalized teaching environment, and unparalleled commitment to excellence in diversity and inclusion.
Framingham State University is honored to be recognized for the third consecutive year as a recipient of the INSIGHT into Diversity prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. The HEED award is the only national recognition honoring colleges and universities that exhibit outstanding efforts and success in the area of diversity and inclusion throughout their campuses.

Visit http://www.framingham.edu/careers to learn more about employment opportunities at Framingham State University.

Job Description:
Framingham State University is seeking applicants for a part-time Digital Repository Assistant for 15 hours per week. The Framingham State Digital Commons repository contains an eclectic collection of digital research assets and archival materials. The Framingham State University Digital Commons Repository can be viewed at: http://digitalcommons.framingham.edu

The Digital Repository Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Emerging Technologies and Digital Services Librarian and alongside the Digital Repository Coordinator.

Duties include:

  • Scanning and digitizing items• Editing PDFs and image files
  • Uploading digital files and metadata to the Framingham State Digital Commons Repository
  • Other duties as assigned

Additional Information:
This is a part-time, non-benefitted, contract position not to exceed 18 hours per week. The work schedule is 15 hours per week, preferably 3 days a week. The hours are flexible between 8am and 5pm. The hourly rate is $14.00.

Framingham State University conducts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile on final candidates prior to an offer of employment for all positions. Framingham State University requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.
Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 20, 2017.
Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or [email protected].

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