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Conservation/Preservation Assistant - Summer

Colgate University

paid time off, sick time

United States, New York, Hamilton

May 20, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category	Casual Wage
Position Title	Conservation/Preservation Assistant - Summer
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Division	Dean of the Faculty
Department	Library - Special Collections
Hiring Wage/Salary Range	$16.00 / hour
Department Statement	Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Accountabilities	The Conservation/Preservation Assistant will use specialized supplies and tools to repair library and archival materials. This includes building unique enclosures under the supervision of the Conservation and Digitization Technician. Other duties include digitizing records in accordance with departmental standards. Candidates will be expected to work independently, be comfortable with large and specialized equipment and have good manual dexterity. Required Skills and Experience: Candidates must have good manual dexterity, precision, and attention to detail. They must have the ability to follow instructions, strong time management and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications	Library experience is helpful.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Physical Requirements	This position requires standing for long periods of time and the ability to lift 30 pounds
Other Information

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2025CW019Posting
Temporary	Yes
Work Schedule	All work will be scheduled between 9:00 am.- 4:00 pm, 7 -10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, preferably in 2 hour time slots.
Job Open Date	05/19/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement	The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act	CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Applicant Documents

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