Special Collections/Archives Assistant - Bradley University

Under the supervision of the Head of Special Collections, the Special Collections/Archives Assistant provides general reference/research service for the Bradley community and for researchers and visitors from the general public. This position supports the Center’s activities, initiatives, and mission.

This position:

• Helps with routine office and reading room operations for Special Collections and University Archives including supervising the reading room, answering phone and email messages, monitoring and reordering archival preservation and other supplies, retrieval and refiling of collection materials, maintaining department records and network files, maintaining monthly statistics, and contributing to monthly and annual reports.
• Performs basic procedures in the preservation and organization of collections (requires minimal training)
• Supports SCC instruction, outreach and promotional efforts by assisting others in preparing and retrieving materials for events, class visits, and exhibits.
• Specific assignments and responsibilities may vary and other relevant duties may be assigned
• The Virginius H. Chase Special Collections and University Archives is a dynamic and engaged unit on campus. We reserve the right to modify requirements and adjust schedules as needed in the best interests of the Library and University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in word processing and common computer applications such as Google Suite tools
• Flexibility to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong commitment to collegial relationships; excellent communication skills; desire to learn, grow and adapt
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail; good organizational skills; aptitude for learning new software
• Employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, reach, bend and potentially lift heavy archive boxes or other items weighing at most 40 pounds (assistance can be provided)
• Commitment to the university and library mission and vision especially in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please compete the online application process and upload a resume and complete contact information for 3 professional references. Uploading a cover letter is also recommended. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

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Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Department: Chase Special Collections and University Archives, Cullom-Davis Library

Reports to Head of Special Collections

Appointment: Half-Time: 20 hours per week (12-month position)

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois.

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups