Student Assistant - West Texas Collection

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 10,365 - 14,762; Part time

Job summary

Angelo State University’s West Texas Collection is hiring a student employee to assist with retrieving, handling, and organizing archival materials. You will support basic archival processing and participate in preservation and digitization projects using specialized equipment.

You will also help library patrons in the reading room and perform other duties as assigned. The role requires current enrollment and availability on Saturdays; physical tasks include standing, lifting up to 30 pounds,

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student.
• Must be available to work Saturdays.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with retrieving, handling, and organizing collection materials.
• Support basic archival processing and participate in preservation and digitization projects using specialized equipment.
• Provide professional and helpful assistance to patrons using archival and reading room materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Enrolled as student

Available Saturdays

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Position Type

Position Type Student

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Library

Join the West Texas Collection team and gain hands‑on experience working with historical documents, books, photographs, and other archival materials. This position assists with retrieving, handling, and organizing collection materials, supports basic archival processing, and helps with preservation and digitization projects using specialized equipment. The student employee will also provide professional and helpful assistance to patrons using archival and reading room materials. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student.
• Must be available to work Saturdays.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read cursive writing.

Physical Demands

The position requires standing, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, and other physical movement necessary to perform assigned duties. Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds and push or pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds.

Salary $9.12 per hour

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at [phone] or email us at [e-mail] .