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Student Research Assistant - Special Collections and Archives

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Title: Student Research Assistant - Special Collections and Archives

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 33R000 - Libraries

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours per week

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Cherrelle Harris

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This position is for a student research assistant to conduct research, review transcriptions and analyze documents as part of an attempt to identify enslaved people at White Hall. The applicant must show initiative, be able to work independently, think critically, and be able to read cursive.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled at EKU.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Please attach your Resume, Cover Letter, and Schedule of Availability.

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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