Student Assistant

Position OverviewThe Dole Archives at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas stewards the political collections of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole. Collections documenting Senator Bob Dole's life, political, and post-political careers - predominately covering his time in House of Representatives and Senate - are publicly available, and consist of 4,000 boxes of papers, approximately 25,000 images, hundreds of audio-visual recordings, and 7,000 artifacts.

The Dole Archives has two Student Assistant positions available. This position will engage in team and individual projects alongside other student assistants, interns, and staff members. This position emphasizes independent work and attention to detail. It is also an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience with a dynamic historical collection.Job Description50% Digitization and Reference

- 15% Scanning and metadata entry for digitization projects

- 15% Assisting with archival research

- 10% Transcription editing

- 10% Providing reference services to researchers

30% Collection Development and Care

- 10% Cataloging papers, photographs, audio-visual material, and three-dimensional items

- 10% Assisting with collection processing

- 10% Assisting with collection space maintenance

20% Archival Outreach

- 5% Preparation of exhibits

- 5% Assisting with archive and museum tours

- 5% Assisting with giving and/or planning public education programming

- 5% Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications

Current enrollment (at least 6 hours) in an undergraduate program at KU.

Previous work experience demonstrating the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Excellent oral and written communication skills as evidenced by work experience, coursework, and/or application materials.

At least 1 year experience in Microsoft Office applications.Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with archives and special collections.

Knowledge of Sen. Bob Dole's career and/or experience working in the Dole Archives.

Coursework or career interest in Political Science, American History, Museum Studies, Library Science, or Education.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.

Eligible for work study.Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete Application Includes: A resume, cover letter that includes a brief statement assessing candidate's skills related to the required and preferred qualifications, and list of references. Online applications will not be accepted in lieu of resume.

Application deadline is 08/03/2025 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.Contact Information to ApplicantsAlex Adelmund - Salary Range$11.50/hrAnticipated Start DateMonday August 18, 2025 Apply to Job

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