Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Medical Center Archives

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 2 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Summary:

General Summary:

The Work Study Student (Archives Clerk) assists the Archivist of the Rush University Medical Center Archives with archival processing, administrative tasks, digitization, and/or reference requests and will be trained as necessary.

Other information:

Minimum Required Job Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled student at Rush University

• Ability to work effectively independently and with a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.

• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Strong writing, verbal, and active listening skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Proficiency in graphics editing software; database software; scanning technology; content management systems.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to routinely bend, reach the shelves above the head and at ground level.

• Normal archival environment. Dust and mold may be present and could cause difficulty for those with allergies.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs sorting, arrangement, and preservation work of archival collections.

• Updates and improves existing database inventories.

• Digitizes photographs and documents according to Archivist’s standards.

• Assists Archivist with research requests by investigating queries.

• Assists Archivist with both in-person and virtual outreach initiatives.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Work Study Student - Medical Center Archives

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 7162