P/T Visiting Library Special Collections & Archives Paraprofessional for Silver Reef Projects

Provide research assistance and archival access for Silver Reef related requests.

Engage in Special Collections outreach, including digital exhibits, public presentations, and partnerships with the Silver Reef Museum, Utah State Historic Preservation Office, and/or other individuals and organizations.

During periods of low staffing, may be asked to conduct work in the Special Collections Reading Room and provide general archival reference services.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and support-oriented skills in working with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Excellent computer skills including databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work in a team environment.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Library, archives, archaeology, or museum experience.
• Knowledge of local history and/or geography, especially of Silver Reef, Utah.
• Some college education or experience working in an academic institution.
• The ability to learn new programs easily.
• Ability to lift and move books, boxes, or other materials (up to 50 pounds).

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Part-time grant funded position working 20-29 hours per week. Starting hourly rate of $17/hr. This position is expected to last between 18-24 months, depending on the negotiated number of hours worked per week. Expected hours/schedule is negotiable, but must occur within regular weekday hours (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm). Rarely, the successful applicant may be asked to work evening or weekend hours to attend relevant events or programs. Free access to Employee Assistance Program thru Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/new-trailblazers/for list of part-time staff employee benefits.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please submit the following application materials electronically: a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter until the position has been filled.
All requested documents must be uploaded at the time of application submission.

If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.eduor 435-652-7500.

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Benefits

Utah Tech University offers a variety of miscellaneous benefits and discounts to employees, both for use on-campus and off-campus.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Human Performance Center Access (HPC)
• Booth Wellness Center Workshops
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Workshops
• Additional Benefits and Discounts
• Utah Tech Staff Association Scholarship
• Professional Development Fund

No other benefits are offered for this position.