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

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.

Job Description

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. Engage 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: