Federal Work Study - Archive Assistant (Oral History Program)

Classification Title

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal

Work-Study.

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your class schedule and Financial

Aid Award Page. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear.

Job Description

SPOHP is the University of Florida's award-winning oral history program. We are engaged in experiential learning

initiatives all over the world. Our team of student researchers, interns, volunteers, and staff are dedicated to

gathering, preserving, and promoting living histories of individuals from all walks of life. SPOHP is committed to

using critical historical inquiry and digital humanities to encourage civic engagement and dialogue between the

past, present, and the future.

The federal work study transcription assistant position is responsible for transcription and interview maintenance

duties that support the SPOHP collection. We are accepting applications for both Summer 2026 and Fall 2026.

Position Duties

• Assisting with creating archive inventory.
• Assisting with digitization workflow processes, including transcription, audit-editing, and metadata creation.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Expected Salary

$15/hour

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study
• Must be a current UF student
• Must be available to work 8-10 hours per week
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with or interest in Oral History or other qualitative methods
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn and utilize new software
• Experience with library archives.
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and proof of FWS eligibility.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No