Library Makerspace Student Assistant

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate Library is seeking a part-time Student Employee to support the Library Makerspace during open hours. You will oversee equipment use, assist patrons, and help maintain the makerspace (3D printers, Cricut/Silhouette, sewing machines) while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

This role requires Federal Work Study preferred, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Available early mornings and up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study students are preferred.
• Applicants must be dependable and available to work early mornings.
• Applicants must be able to push book carts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Applicants must be able to use step stools in a routine and safe manner.
• No experience necessary, but experience with makerspace equipment and related technology is preferred.
• Maintain minimum enrollment (6 HOURS ) during Fall and Spring terms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee makerspace equipment use and ensure users follow policies and procedures.
• Help staff the Library Makerspace during open hours and assist patrons with equipment as needed.

Job description

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number STU00031PO26

Job Title

Job Title Student Employee

Internal Title

Internal Title Library Makerspace Student Assistant

Campus

Campus Upstate

College/Division

College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

Department UPS Library

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $10 per hour

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per week 20

Work Schedule

Normal work week will be between 8-20 hours per week and 2-4 days per week, with variable hours between 12 and 6.

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

As a student member of our Access Services team and a Library Makerspace Assistant, your main responsibility will be to help staff the Library Makerspace during open hours. The Library Makerspace includes high-tech equipment like 3d printers, Cricut/Silhouette machines, sewing machines, and various low- or no-tech crafting supplies. Reliability and responsibility are the highest priorities. Primary duties will include overseeing makerspace equipment use, ensuring makerspace users follow policies and procedures, assisting in the use of makerspace equipment as necessary, and helping to maintain the makerspace (including but not limited to cleaning and resetting work surfaces, reporting equipment problems, and putting away equipment and materials). Additional duties may include staffing the information desk, shelf work, pulling books for patrons, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, working with IT to resolve issues as needed, and recording statistical information. Federal Work Study students are preferred.

Qualifications

Federal Work Study students are preferred. Applicants must be dependable and available to work early mornings. Applicants must be able to push book carts weighing up to 50 lbs. Applicants must be able to use step stools in a routine and safe manner. No experience necessary, but experience with makerspace equipment and related technology is preferred. Maintain minimum enrollment (6 HOURS ) during Fall and Spring terms.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/18/2026

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/30/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your expected graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current cumulative GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked on-campus before?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently working another on-campus job?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your major?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current student status?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate Student
• * What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Why are you interested in this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever worked in a library? If so, describe your typical responsibilities.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you work at least two early mornings per week?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe any experience you have with makerspaces, makerspace equipment, crafting/making, or creative endeavors.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information