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2026/27 Student Worker - Archives, Special Collections, and University Gallery

@ Seton Hall University
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South Orange, New Jersey, United States
OnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:data entry, answer phones, greet visitors
Requirements Summary:Federal Work Study eligible; part-time; duties include processing, reference, and gallery work; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Photoshop; 9am-4pm M-F.
Technical Tools Mentioned:MS Word, Excel, Photoshop
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JOB SUMMARY




The Walsh Library Archives & Special Collections are seeking Federal Work Study employees for the Fall 2026 semester with the potential to continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. The general job duties are outlined below. Work hours would be between 9am and 4pm Monday-Friday.






DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES




PROCESSING:


Assist Archives staff in organization of and care for historical records and collections, including historical papers and photographs, rare books, and other special collections materials. Data entry, book shelving and organizing, creation of basic inventory lists, scanning documents or photographs, organizing documents and other materials, some other office duties as needed.


REFERENCE DESK:


Assist researchers and patrons in the Archives, in person and on the phone, by answering questions, assisting with materials for research, and locating records. Assist patrons in filling out forms, monitor use of materials on site, answer phones, assist researchers with microfilm machines.


WALSH GALLERY:


Work at various administrative and installation-related duties in this busy gallery environment. Filing, typing, mailings, clerical, assists with supplies, data entry, and answering phones. Assist with exhibition planning and installation. Assist Gallery Director with daily tasks including data entry, greeting visitors to gallery, mailings, and other administrative tasks as assigned.






REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS




This job is contingent upon a 2026/27 Federal Work Study (FWS) award.






DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS




Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Photoshop.






SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS




This job is contingent upon a Federal Work Study (FWS) award. Please be prepared to provide your FWS award amount and daytime M-F work availability at time of interview.






CONTACT




John Walako ([email protected])






FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY




YES – 2026/27 Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your Financial Aid Offer on the University Portal)






Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).