Part-Time Student Library Assistant, Penn State Brandywine (Federal Work Study)

The Pennsylvania State University; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus employment

5–10 hours/week

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus Library is hiring part-time, undergraduate Student Library Assistants for Fall 2026. Students support daily library operations by providing customer service, maintaining spaces and collections, and assisting with administrative and operational tasks.

This is ideal for reliable, courteous students who enjoy helping others in an academic environment. The starting hourly rate is $12.00, and work-study eligibility is required for consideration,

Qualifications

• This position requires Federal Work Study eligibility for 2026-2027.
• Submit an online application with a resume.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to library users.
• Maintaining library spaces and collections.
• Assisting with administrative and operational tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Academic environment

Education

Undergraduate student status

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

Penn State Brandywine Campus Library is hiring part-time, undergraduate Student Library Assistants for Fall 2026.

Student Library Assistants support daily library operations by:

• providing excellent customer service to library users;
• maintaining library spaces and collections;
• and assisting with a variety of administrative and operational tasks.

This position is ideal for reliable, courteous, detail-oriented students who enjoy helping others and working in an academic environment.

This is a 5 - 10 hours/week position.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have received a Federal Work Study award for the 2026-2027 academic year and submit an online application with a resume.

To verify if you have received a Federal Work Study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account.

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a joband perform related duties eitheron campus, orremotely, if possibleand at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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