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Archaeology Collection Assistant Student Hourly
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
60% - Database data entry.
10% - Inventory.
10% - Re-housing.
10% - Photography photocopying scanning documents.
5% - NAGPRA compliance.
5% - Cleaning office and storage spaces.
Position Overview
The student will work with the Collections Manager and other student hourly/volunteers on a variety of division initiatives which will vary depending on the students experience and level of expertise. Activities may include database entry inventory scanning archives re-housing and photography of archaeology collections. The student might also assist with general cleaning moving boxes and reorganizing the work space.
This position may require lifting and climbing/the use of a ladder with or without reasonable accommodation.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
This position may require lifting and climbing/the use of a ladder with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Contact Information to Applicants
Kara Kelly
Work Schedule
10 - 15 hours per week during normal business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
10% - Inventory.
10% - Re-housing.
10% - Photography photocopying scanning documents.
5% - NAGPRA compliance.
5% - Cleaning office and storage spaces.
Position Overview
The student will work with the Collections Manager and other student hourly/volunteers on a variety of division initiatives which will vary depending on the students experience and level of expertise. Activities may include database entry inventory scanning archives re-housing and photography of archaeology collections. The student might also assist with general cleaning moving boxes and reorganizing the work space.
This position may require lifting and climbing/the use of a ladder with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Professional experience which required attention to detail as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with Excel or spreadsheets as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience using a DSLR camera as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with Photoshop Lightroom Capture One or similar photography software as evidenced by application materials.
- Coursework in Museum Studies Anthropology Indigenous Studies or related topics.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
This position may require lifting and climbing/the use of a ladder with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Contact Information to Applicants
Kara Kelly
Work Schedule
10 - 15 hours per week during normal business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
