The Medical Center Archives at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine is hiring a temporary Medical Center Archives Assistant to provide reference services and create accessibility to collections for the duration of a maternity leave for a full-time faculty member.  

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine:

The NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center originated from an affiliation agreement between The Society of the New York Hospital (chartered in 1771) and Cornell University Medical College (founded in 1898). The medical center first opened its doors in the fall of 1932.

Established in 1972, the Medical Center Archives collects, organizes, and preserves the records of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine, as well as affiliated and predecessor institutions, and make these materials available for use by students, faculty, staff and the public. The archives also hold approximately 300 collections of papers and manuscripts from noted associates. In total, the archives contain more than 7,000 linear feet of archival material representing a continuous chronicle of health care, scientific research, and medical education dating back to 1771. 

Description:

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Archivist, the Medical Center Archives Assistant will:

• Assist with reference services, including responding to email, mail, onsite, and telephone inquiries; completing duplication requests; and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, internal policies, and all other applicable regulations and restrictions
• Assist with archival processing, preservation, and outreach initiatives
• Assist with tracking daily archival statistics, and other related duties, as assigned

Schedule and Status:

35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between 9:00-5:00. The position is temporary for three months (beginning October 2021) with the possibility for up to a three-month extension.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have an advanced degree in Archives, Library Science, or a related field. The candidate must have experience in providing archival reference services, and knowledge of digital and analog archival preservation and processing, including experience producing finding aids according to accepted descriptive standards. Additionally, the candidate must be able to lift items weighing up to 40lbs, have experience with the Microsoft suite, be organized and able to work independently, be flexible in changing situations, and be reliable and responsible. Preferred skills include prior experience working with sensitive content.

How to apply:

E-mail resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to email-archives@med.cornell.edu under the subject line “Medical Center Archives Assistant” by October 24, 2021. Upon acceptance, the candidate will undergo a health examination (paid for by the department) and complete online programs related to HIPAA and other HR policies, in compliance with institutional procedures. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all employees prior to their start date. Employees can request religious and medical exemptions to vaccination, as needed.

Submit specified application materials to email-archives@med.cornell.edu.