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Student Employment (On-Campus - Manuscripts & Digital Curation, Special Collections Assistant)

East Carolina University

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Jul 25, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department	LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER
Academic Term/Year	FALL 2025/SPRING 2026
Position Title	Student Employment (On-Campus - Manuscripts & Digital Curation, Special Collections Assistant)
Posting Number	07302
Position Number	07302
Student Job Category	Student - Self-Help Campus Job
Number of Vacancies	1
Job Description	ECU Department of Library Services - Joyner is currently seeking a Manuscripts & Digital Curation, Special Collections Assistant. The Manuscripts & Digital Curation unit at Joyner Library is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated student assistant to support archival storage management, collection care, and basic reference services. Under the supervision of Manuscripts & Digital Curation staff, the student assistant will help maintain physical storage areas, assist with collection management tasks and data input, and aid both patrons and staff with reference requests. Key Responsibilities Assist with the management and organization of the physical archival storage space. Undertake collection management tasks and data entry under the supervision of Manuscripts & Digital Curation staff. Assist with basic reference requests when assigned. Supervise collection material usage in the Special Collections Research Room. Pull and reshelf collection materials for patron use. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Manuscripts & Digital Curation unit. Work Schedule & Compensation Up to 20 hours per week with flexible 9-5 scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)	Required Qualifications Strong organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly. Willingness to learn and use archival management software. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and work in environments where dust may be present. This position is open to students studying any field of study. This position may be of particular interest to students interested in Library Science, History, Public History, Digital Humanities, or related fields who wish to gain hands-on experience in archival management and preservation.
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload your resume online.
Quick Link for Direct Access	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/87926
Open Date	07/25/2025
Close Date	09/08/2025
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.