Archival Aide (Student Position)
Big Rapids, MI, USA
USD 13.73-13.99 / hour
Posted on Aug 19, 2026
Archival Aide (Student Position)
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Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
| Position Title: | Archival Aide (Student Position) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids, MI 49307 | |
| Department: | 44- FLITE | |
| Advertised Salary: | $13.73-$13.99 | |
| Summary of Position: | The University Archives seeks a reliable, detail-oriented student assistant to help preserve and provide access to the university's historical records and special collections. Student assistants gain hands-on experience in archival practices while assisting with digitization projects, collection organization, preservation activities, and public service. This position is ideal for students interested in history, libraries, museums, records management, public history, or information science. | |
| Position Requirements: | Currently enrolled university student or eligible for fall employment Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely Dependable and punctual with good organizational skills Comfort working in dusty or archival storage environments | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Digitize archival materials, including photographs, documents, yearbooks, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and other historical records using scanners and related equipment Help move archival collections within storage areas following safe lifting procedures Perform basic image processing, file organization, quality control, and naming of digital files according to established procedures. Assist with the physical arrangement and description of archival collections under the supervision of archives staff. Handle archival materials with care while following preservation and security guidelines | |
| Number of Positions Available: | 2 | |
| Documents Needed to Apply: | Resume, Class Schedule | |
| Job Close Date: | September 4, 2026 | |
| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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