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Job Posting Title:
Senior Student Associate, Phillip and Edith Leonian Photo Archive Intern, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
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Hiring Department:
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
HOW TO APPLY: When applying, in the My Experience section in Workday when asked to upload your Resume/CV, please upload not only your resume but also a letter of interest and the names of 3 work references with their contact information either as one pdf or all separate but in this same section. **Your application cannot be considered without all required materials.**
AVAILABLE:
Available ASAP. Employed on a semester by semester basis, depending on funding. 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00. Schedule to be arranged with supervisor on semester basis.
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Photography Archives, the intern's primary responsibilities will be to process collections and answer reference questions. The intern will also be trained to create archival quality digital files for EAD finding aids and to integrate these into an existing database with the appropriate metadata. Additional training related to preservation, arrangement, description, and creation of finding aids for archival collections consisting primarily or exclusively of photographic materials (including born-digital materials) will be provided as time permits. Participation in various special projects such as web exhibits and opportunities to learn other aspects of archival enterprise will be scheduled as they become available.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours
• High school graduation or GED and two years full-time equivalent library experience; OR 60 hours college credit and one year full-time equivalent library experience; OR twelve hours of graduate coursework in library and information science
• Excellent organizational skills
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work under supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50-pound boxes during a three- to four-hour period of time
• Please upload your resume with a letter of interest and the names of 3 work references with their contact information either as one pdf or all separate but in this same section. **Your application cannot be considered without all required materials.**

***Must not be in another paid position with the University***
http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in the social sciences or humanities
• Knowledge of Texas and U. S. history
• Experience in historical research with primary documents
• Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques
• Work experience in special collections, a research center, or archive
• Graduate coursework in history, history of photography, library science, and/or archives
• Knowledge of and experience with archival procedures
• Knowledge of preservation methods, materials, practices, and theories
• Macintosh and PC experience, including Photoshop, FilemakerPro and other database software
• Experience producing and organizing both analog and digital photographic images including scanning of reflective and transparent media, and digital assets management

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Molds, dust, and other air-borne allergens may be present.
SECURITY SENSITIVE; CONVICTION VERIFICATION CONDUCTED ON APPLICANT SELECTED.
Salary:
$16.00 per hour. This is a temporary student position and does not carry benefits.
Career Competencies Gained:
• Organize, prioritize, and delegate work
• Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is a special collections library (200,000 volumes), archive (90,000 linear feet) and museum that facilitates research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.
Internships at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History acquaint participants with its resources, services, and operations, and provide experience with specific projects. The knowledge and experience interns gain enrich their graduate studies and research.
In addition to providing general support for the Briscoe Center resources and services, essential functions of interns include arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections, cataloging and preserving books, working at the reference desk, fabricating exhibitions, and enhancing the Briscoe Center's website.
Through stewardship and scholarship, we collect, preserve, and make available documentary and material culture evidence encompassing key themes in Texas and U.S. history. Researchers, students, and the public mine our collections for a wide range of academic, professional, and personal uses. Our collections also inspire our own projects, including books, exhibits, programs, films, and educational materials. The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is an organized research unit and public service component of the University of Texas at Austin.
The University of Texas at Austin is required to reach out to, hire, and provide equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.
Job Function:
Archives-Historical, Archives-Preservation/Conservation, Librarianship-Academic
Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_SNAEmp
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.