Research Assistant

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Journalist, historian, and Scripps College alumna and Trustee Suzanne Ely Muchnic '62 is currently authoring a history of the College, to be published by 2026 to coincide with Scripps' 100th anniversary. The College is seeking a Research Assistant for this project. Reporting to the Office of Marketing and Communications, the Research Assistant will research, locate, digitize as needed, and upload digital image files for the book.

Main sources for images include the Claremont Colleges Digital Library (CCDL) and the College's Ella Strong Denison Library image archives. Use of other resources at Scripps, across The Claremont Colleges, and beyond, should also be explored. Sources may includebooks, magazines, newspapers, and website pages.

The ideal candidate will be interested in learning about Scripps' history and passionate about helping to tell the story of the College. They will be organized, a self-starter, and have strong analytical and writing skills as well as a rigorous attention to detail. Resourceful and creative, they will understand how to navigate and use libraries, archives, administrative records, photo collections, and published and unpublished resources in order to gather relevant images. Topics covered in the book include academic departments, athletics, campus buildings, the Core curriculum, and commencement speakers as well as student clubs and organizations, government, and traditions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Locate and procure images from list of requested images for book project.
• Conduct search of images using online CCDL, non-digitized images in Denison Library, and external sources, as needed.
• Clear and negotiate rights for the reproduction of images, as needed.
• Upload high-resolution digitized images to shared storage space in .tiff format.
• Scan and upload non-digitized images to shared storage space in .tiff format.
• Develop and execute an organizational structure for image storage, including standardizing file names, creating folders that correspond to sections of the book, and ensuring that assets can be located quickly and easily.
• Track information for each image, including title, date, subject identification, photographer (if available), source, and copyright information.
• Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• The ability to organize and track information with precise attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising excellent judgment, discretion, and sensitivity.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office. Knowledge of Photoshop is a plus.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in related field, or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

None.

OTHER:

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a temporary status, part-time (no more than 20 hours per week), non-benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.

Hours will vary due to needs of the College or department. This assignment is expected to end on or before January 31, 2025. The assignment may be extended upon mutual agreement of both parties.

Hourly rate range: $17.00-$18.00. The hourly rate of the finalist(s)selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.Ability to hear within normal parameters.Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to

file.Ability to move about.Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time.Scripps College is an At-Will employer.Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.