Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study)

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Work-Study preferred

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study) to support library services on the UT Main Campus. The role involves shelving, locating materials, assisting researchers, and entering item locations in the circulation system.

Shift is 19 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a focus on service to patrons and maintaining orderly collections. Federal Work-Study preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• Meet satisfactory academic progress standards as set by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.
• Must be enrolled in appropriate credit hours as required by the student’s academic or non-academic title.
• Must be able to work between 8a.m. to 5p.m (Monday-Fridays).
• Have a professional and helpful attitude
• Good communication skills
• Interest in learning about the Humanities.

Responsibilities

• Locates, shelves, and re-shelves manuscripts, books, and other collection materials for patrons and classes.
• Communicates with patrons in the Reading Room and assists researchers with materials handling.
• Enters and tracks location of materials in automated circulation system.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Work-ethic

Patience with patrons

Job description

Job Posting Title

Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study)

Hiring Department

Harry Ransom Center

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

19

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

About the Ransom Center

The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center’s collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.

Purpose

To support the Department of Library Services Studies staff and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Locates, shelves, and re-shelves manuscripts, books, and other collection materials for patrons and classes.
• Communicates with patrons in the Reading Room and assists researchers with materials handling.
• Enters and tracks location of materials in automated circulation system.
• Special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Meet satisfactory academic progress standards as set by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid
• Must be enrolled in appropriate credit hours as required by the student’s academic or non-academic title.
• Must be able to work between 8a.m. to 5p.m (Monday-Fridays).
• Have a professional and helpful attitude
• Good communication skills
• Interest in learning about the Humanities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference is given to those who have a federal work-study award to apply for this position.

Salary Range

$10.00-15.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions, including repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• May stand or sit for long periods of time.

Work Shift

• 10-19hrs worked per week
• Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• A screenshot of Federal Work-Study Award from the My Financial Aid portal

Employment Eligibility

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.