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Graduate Federal Work Study - Laupus History Collections
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What they do
An Archivist manages and organizes storage of records and historic information or collections. Reviews and appraises material, determines items to archive and conditions necessary to preserve materials safely. Develops systems for documenting and organizing material to be archived. May use archival material for research or assist other researchers with access to an archive.
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+4% projected growth
Job Description
Position Details Position Information Advertising Department
LAUPUS LIBRARY
Academic Term/Year
FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Position Title Graduate Federal Work Study - Laupus History Collections Posting Number 08382 Position Number 08382 Student Job Category Student - Graduate Assistant Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 2 Rate of Pay $14.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No Job Description ECU Department of Laupus Library is currently seeking a Federal Work Study Graduate Student Assistant. The History Collections Graduate Student Assistant will engage in a variety of activities in support of the History Collections at Laupus Health Sciences Library. The Assistant will work most closely with the Archivist but will also interact professionally with employees throughout the library. This employee will work with published materials and with unique manuscript materials. The Archivist will supervise and set priorities for the Assistant.
Specific Duties:
Archives Projects Process and rehouse collections Enter materials into Archives-space Contribute to our Born Digital preservation initiatives Prepare obsolete media types for digital preservation Assist with transcribing oral history interviews and adding metadata to the records. Assist the Archivist with Exhibitions Assistance with the curation of exhibits Assist in exhibit/display design and label production Help with needs related to the Medical History Interest Group lecture series and other events Work with pop-up exhibits Room set-up Promotion Manage virtual Q&A during hybrid events Maintain 4th floor gallery space Assist the Archivist with room set-up for 25Live events Ensure chairs are in order in the gallery space on a daily basis Collections Projects Perform inventories of the library's rare book collection Carry out Health Science Library's gift processing procedures Collaborate with Archivist and other library employees to describe and process Library materials Assist clients who seek access to the History Collections Represent Health Science Library's History Collections through person-to-person and telephone encounters Assist the Archivist as needed. Other projects as requested. GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) License/certification required none Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online. To be
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FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS
, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610). Additional Instructions to Applicants Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95522 Open Date 07/23/2026 Close Date 04/01/2027 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA -Coordinator@ecu.edu . Eligibility for Employment Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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• Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online). Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae/Resume Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Optional Documents
Benefits
- Dental Insurance