Job Description

The incumbent provides clerical support for the Archives Department of Alcorn State University Libraries.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of library policies, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of inventory procedures
• Knowledge of filing and record keeping
• Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to type at least 55 words per minute
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain orderly archive and special collections
• Serves in a supporting role, responding to Archives and Special Collections reference requests
• Coordinates and assists in collection-specific activities and functions (e.g., lectures, displays, conferences, meetings, etc.)
• Coordinates, assesses, arranges, describes and processes collections as assigned by the Archivist, per local and professional standards
• Monitors service point areas (computer lab, circulation and media center) as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Office Management, Business or related area
• One (1) year related experience

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