Job Description

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."



Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth--all situated within a beautiful and historic campus--make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.


Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Archival Processor (part-time/28 hours per week)

Required documentation

Please provide a resume and cover letter with your application*

What you'll

do in this position

Arrangement and Preservation:

Follow established processing plans developed by curators to support processing archivist in the organization, housing, and arrangement of archival materials. Identify preservation issues and other obstacles in processing projects.

Finding Aids:

Create descriptions of archival materials according to archival theory and national and departmental standards, and remediating description to prepare materials for digitization.

Quality control:

Performs first-level review of work produced by staff members and final reviews of student work.

Professional growth:

At BYU, we value continuous learning. Engag e actively with the archival field through attending conferences, participate in trainings, and stay informed of current archival trends.

Mentorship and supervision:

This position may mentor or interact with students working toward careers in history, archives, and libraries.

What qualifies you for this role

Required:

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. Familiarity with archival theory, arrangement, description, and preservation following national standards and best practices. Proficient in historical research, writing and grammar, editing, attention to detail, and proofreading. Proficient in communicating in writing, including concise summarization, and interpretation of handwriting and penmanship styles. Proficient in communicating verbally. Demonstrated collegial and collaborative attitude when accepting and providing feedback. Ability to assess and improve performance and productivity, set achievable goals, use time wisely, and communicate areas of weakness or inability to complete work to supervisor. Ability to embrace challenges, be adaptable and flexible, and willing to work outside of comfort zone. Demonstrated collegial and collaborative attitude in the workplace.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Experience or familiarity with archival processing. Proven interest in pursuing a career in the archives field.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:



401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% ( Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans ) Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household May be eligible for t uition benefits after two years Access to the library Free on-campus parking Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay

Grade

:

48

Typical Starting Pay:

$20.25-$26.50

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.


Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!