Archivist Assistant 1

Requisition ID req36390 Working Title Archivist Assistant 1 Pay $13.00 Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department CULLS (107A) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Work-Study Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date 4/29/2026 Position Summary Assists with the planning, organizing, and maintenance of a specified print and/or non-print archival collection. Participates in research activities based on archival materials. May assist with reference inquiries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with determining manuscript arrangement. Assists with preparation of collection inventories. Prepares appropriate preservation housing. Provide background research on collections and creators. Preparation of biographical and scope notes for finding aids. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled at UNM for a minimum of 6 credit hours during the normal school year or 3 credit hours during Summer Three years related experience or graduate level degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or knowledge of processing archival collections Experience answering reference questions in a special collections environment Knowledge of UNM history Good historical research skills. Good language and communication skills. Proven ability for independent decision-making. Attention to detail Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Cover letter and Resume required to be considered. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.