Office of State Archaeology-Student Data Assistant
Full Time
Job Title
Office of State Archaeology-Student Data Assistant
Requisition Number
DU12755
Department Name
8E021:Anthropology Museum
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$15.00/hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
n/a
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; repetitive computer data entry
Shift
normal university business hours M-F 9-5
Job Summary
Office of State Archaeology (OSA), a component of the Department of Anthropology, seeks a student assistant to digitize archaeological data from site records and technical reports into a statewide geographic information system of archaeological sites and survey areas in Kentucky. The database is used by archaeologists, governmental land managers, and historic preservation specialists to fulfill their obligations under the National Historic Preservation Act and for academic research. Duties include database entry, document scanning, digital mapping and data quality management.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience with or ability to learn Microsoft Access database, ArcGIS, and EndNote bibliographic software; knowledge of Kentucky archaeology, good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Anthropology Major or Minor
Deadline to Apply
10/31/2024
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