Special Collections & Archives Collections Assistant - part time

Posting Details Title Special Collections & Archives Collections Assistant - part time Posting Number C00422JP Department Library Job Summary The Special Collections & Archives Departmental Assistant performs stacks maintenance for the department; orders and manages archival, rare book and general office supplies required to support print and archival materials workflows; assists in the accessioning and processing of rare books and other departmental holdings; and provides general administrative support for the Department of Special Collections & Archives.Essential Functions:Performs stacks management responsibilities, especially the paging and refiling of materials.Facilitates the physical processing of rare books, including managing workstreams for rare book catalogers and the conservation technician Supports special projects to improve collections care, storage, and security.Provides administrative and general departmental support.The hourly rate for this position is expected to be:$22.00 - 23.50 per hour.Education/Skills Requirements A Bachelor of Arts degree is required.Applicants must possess demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, with evidence of ability to attend to accuracy, attention to detail and discretion, and the need for confidentiality; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment; excellent organizational skills; and strong word processing and spreadsheet skills.Knowledge of or experience with library systems, particularly integrated library systems catalogs, strongly preferred.Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents 1-3 years experience in a related field/position.Knowledge of or experience with archival and/or library collections management systems.General familiarity with libraries or archives.Experience managing office operations or performing administrative support functions.Standard Work Days and Hours This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week.Standard administrative hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm.We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to:criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff--with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity.We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years.Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.Shift Employment Category Casual Benefits Eligible No Pay Type Hourly Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff Is driving a vehicle (e.g.Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 01/30/2026 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses..