Undergraduate Student Collections Assistant (Spring)

The Sam Noble Museum Archaeology Department seeks an Undergraduate Student Collections Assistant to work
15 hours/week to assist the Archaeology Collections Manager/NAGPRA Coordinator and Curator of Archaeology
with NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) compliance. This position will include
inventorying, cataloging, rehousing, and the digitizing (electronic data capture) of archaeological artifacts and associated
documentation. This position includes working with sensitive materials, including the remains of Native American
ancestors and funerary objects.

Job Duties:

• Inventory, cataloging, rehousing, and digitizing of artifacts.
• Maintain the accuracy of collections data and information.
• Handle small items with extreme care.
• Use Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Capable of working independently, but also in a collaborative/team environment.
• Accurately perform data entry and write/print clearly and legibly.

Required Attachments (No Pictures):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule 

Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the current Spring 2024 Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach Spring 2024 class schedule.

Skills:

• Must be able to read and understand written or printed materials.
• Interest in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, or other museum-related discipline.

Department Preferences:

• Background in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, or other museum-related discipline.
• Experience with Filemaker Pro or other database management environments preferred.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and strong skills in documenting/ recording tasks and steps taken.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of
Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TBTesting.

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