Office Assistant

History of Cartography Project

STUDENT HOURLY OFFICE ASSISTANT

Position available 1 July–31 December 2016

Position description:

• Pick-up and delivery of library materials, copying/scanning, mail handling, filing, data entry, correspondence, updates to Facebook, campus errands

• General office support and projects, as assigned

• 16-18 hours per week; weekdays, but flexible around your class schedule

• Starting hourly wage is $10.25 plus standard UW student hourly benefits

• Must be enrolled as a student; work study funding accepted

• Located in Science Hall, across from the Memorial Union

• Dedicated, friendly staff

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, database software (Filemaker strongly preferred), Adobe Acrobat, web browsers, and file sharing tools; ability to work effectively on Macintosh computers

• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, efficient work habits, and the ability to maintain confidential information

Apply with a detailed cover letter and resume to Beth Freundlich at:

hcart-office@geography.wisc.edu

Only applications that include both a cover letter and resume will be acknowledged or considered (your letter of application serves as a writing sample).

Application screening begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to candidates who can begin on or before July 1, but those who require later start dates will be considered—all interested parties should apply. For information about the History of Cartography Project, please visit us online at www.geography.wisc.edu/histcart or Facebook.com/HistoryofCartographyProject