What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Manuscripts & Digital Curation Assistants position at East Carolina University?
Position Details
Position Information
| Advertising Department | LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER |
|---|---|
| Academic Term/Year | FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 |
| Position Title | Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Manuscripts & Digital Curation Assistants |
| Posting Number | 08377 |
| Position Number | 08377 |
| Student Job Category | Student - Hourly Job |
| Position Location | On-campus |
| City | Greenville |
| State | NC |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Rate of Pay | $14.00/hourly |
| FLSA Status | FLSA Non-exempt |
| Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? | No |
| Job Description |
ECU Libraries: Manuscripts and Digital Curation is currently seeking several Student Assistants. This position will assist with a repository survey by conducting a thorough review of collections and their contents under the supervision of the Manuscripts Curator. The position will also aid the Manuscripts & Digital Curation unit with processing collections, identifying collection materials that could be used for outreach and promotional efforts, and supporting reference service. Responsibilities include: Physically assessing collection material and inputting data into appropriate forms and spreadsheets, organizing archival material, writing inventories for archival material, identifying discrepancies between collection content and the existing collection guides, managing intellectual content through archival management software, staffing the Special Collections public service desks, and other tasks as assigned. |
| GPA Requirement | Minimum of 3.0 |
| Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) | The position may be of particular interest to students enrolled in Library Science, History, Maritime Studies, or other related academic programs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computers, databases, and programs such as Google Forms and Microsoft Excel, will communicate clearly and work independently, and will be willing to provide regular informal reports on progress. Able to safely lift up to 30 lbs and be comfortable climbing stepladders. No strong allergies to dust and/or mold. |
| License/certification required | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please upload your resume online. |
| Additional Instructions to Applicants | Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. |
| Quick Link for Direct Access | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95517 |
| Open Date | 07/24/2026 |
| Close Date | 08/15/2026 |
| 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. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
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