Student Assistant - Government Documents

Auburn University

Auburn (AL)

On-site

USD 10,228 - 14,568

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious university in Alabama is hiring a Student Assistant for the Government Documents section of its library. This role includes processing documents, shelving, and assisting with library operations. Candidates must be currently enrolled at the university and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible hours and a pay rate of $9.00/hour.

Qualifications

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to interact with faculty, staff, and students.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Process new documents in the library.
Maintain Adopt-a-Book shelves and pack books.
Assist faculty and staff with library operations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Dependability

Multi-tasking

Interest in public service

Education

Currently enrolled student at Auburn University

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu04685P Home Org Name Library Administration Division Name Library Position Title Student Assistant - Government Documents Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary

Auburn University Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant to assist faculty and staff with daily, routine library operations.

Essential Functions

Process new documents
Shelve documents, microforms, and maps
Shelf-read documents, microforms, and maps
Type lists of withdrawn documents for offer to other depository libraries
Record microform use on spreadsheet
Screen gift books for duplication in AUL’s collection
Screen gift books for Better World Book acceptance
Maintain Adopt-a-Book shelves
Pack and ship books to Better World Books

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled student at Auburn University

Expectations:

Report for the shift on time
Interest in public service and delivery of quality customer service
Be willing to work as a team member while interacting with faculty, staff, and students
Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
Exhibit dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are imperative in this position
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, balancing, hearing, handling objects with hands, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications Pay Rate $9.00/hour Work Hours Up to 6 hours per week depending on availability City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 08/14/2025 Closing Date 10/31/2025 Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55408

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