Archives Processing Technician
3 days ago
Charlotte
Job Description Summary: Queens University of Charlotte is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Processing Technician to support the arrangement, description, and preservation of archival and manuscript collections. This is a temporary, part-time position ideal for individuals with an interest in archival processing, preservation, and collection management. Under the supervision of the Archives and Special Collections Librarian, the Processing Technician will play a key role in preparing archival materials for researcher access. This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, therefore, is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: • Arrange and physically rehouse archival collections using established archival best practices., • Create or update inventories and finding aids in accordance with Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)., • Perform basic preservation tasks, including removing fasteners, unfolding documents, and re-boxing materials., • Label and organize boxes, folders, and other containers for long-term storage and access., • Input data into collection management systems., • Assist with quality control for descriptive and physical processing work., • Document processing activities and contribute to internal tracking systems., • Maintain a clean and organized work area, and follow handling protocols for fragile or sensitive materials., • Perform other duties as assigned in support of archival operations. Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Required • Bachelor’s degree in history, library science, archival studies, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Familiarity with archival principles, including arrangement and description., • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed, methodical work with a high degree of accuracy., • Comfort handling historical documents, photographs, and other fragile materials., • Ability to follow established workflows and guidelines., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Basic computer skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets or databases., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment. Preferred Experience, Knowledge & Skills • Experience working or interning in a library, archives, or museum setting., • Knowledge of archival standards such as DACS, EAD, or MARC., • Familiarity with archival collection management systems (e.g., ArchivesSpace)., • Experience rehousing and labeling archival materials., • Interest in university archives, special collections, or historical research., • Graduate coursework or training in archival studies, library science, or information management. Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) • Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations, and use a computer system., • Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students., • Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type, and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems., • Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus., • Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly., • Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects., • Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions – 75-100% of the time. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of this position. Application Instructions For best consideration, applicants should submit the following materials: • Cover letter detailing experience and qualifications relevant to the position description and responsibilities, • CV or résumé, • Contact information for three professional references Applications received by January 9, 2026, will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. About Queens University of Charlotte Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors. Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger. Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges. By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community. Queens University of Charlotte aims to be a leading comprehensive university, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community. Queens is a campus where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The mission of Queens is to provide transformative educational experiences that nurture intellectual curiosity, promote global understanding, encourage ethical living, and prepare individuals for purposeful and fulfilling lives. To this end, the University recruits talented faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Queens encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically minoritized communities. The University also invites applications from individuals who are prepared to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body and to collaborate with colleagues to make Queens an equitable and inclusive place to live, learn, and work. Queens works to provide an accessible living, learning, and working environment for current and prospective faculty, staff, and students and visitors to our campus. If there are accommodations, we can provide to make your application process more accessible, please contact the Director of Human Resources (, 704-337-2297). The position duties and responsibilities listed above should be able to be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. HR works in partnership with employees to manage the workplace accommodations process.