Administrative Support Associate II

Job Title
Administrative Support Associate II


Requisition Number
RE50962


Working Title
Archivist Specialist


Department Name
8E000:College of Arts & Sciences


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
43


Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




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Required Related Experience


5 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive data entry, lifting objects up to 30lbs



Shift

Monday – Friday 8-5pm, occasional nights and weekends based on departmental needs.



Job Summary

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Archivist Specialists to work alongside the Assistant Director for the Office of State Archaeology. The Archivist Specialist supports the University of Kentucky’s Webb Museum and Office of State Archaeology by organizing, preserving, and digitizing archival records related to cultural items and archaeological sites, with a focus on NAGPRA compliance. The role involves researching historical documentation, assisting with Tribal consultations, maintaining archival systems, and improving access to records for staff and researchers.



Concurrent with NAGPRA-focused work, the position will follow professional best practices to physically process, preserve and arrange institutional records while integrating and rehousing archival materials to support long-term accessibility for research and education. The ideal candidate will have experience working with legacy records, digitization workflows, and metadata creation in an archival or archaeological setting



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree in anthropology or a related field at time of appointment and experience with NAGPRA legislation, compliance, consultation, or project management.



Deadline to Apply
08/18/2025


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