Student Gallery Attendant, The Harry Ransom Center

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Student Gallery Attendant to monitor and assist with security in the public exhibition space and to provide a friendly visitor experience during hours of operation. This role supports safety, guides visitors, and helps maintain gallery order.

Working about 13 hours per week at UT MAIN CAMPUS, the position requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with others.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled at UT Austin.
• Strong communication and observation skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and with others, and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with security of galleries and grounds.
• Provide friendly information and directions to visitors.
• Record observations and report irregularities to supervision.
• Ensure safety procedures during evacuations and emergencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Observation skills

Independent and collaborative

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Enrollment at UT Austin

Job description

Job Posting Title: Student Gallery Attendant, The Harry Ransom Center

Hiring Department: Harry Ransom Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 13

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Oct 01, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 02, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes 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. The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.

Purpose

Monitor and assist with security of the Harry Ransom Center’s public exhibition space and provide a positive visitor experience. Provide friendly, quality information and orientation to visitors during hours of operation and special events.

Responsibilities

Security

• Assist in the security of the Ransom Center by monitoring and protecting the collection, visitors, galleries, and grounds.
• Provide clear guidance, direction, and information to ensure that all visitors have a positive experience and adhere to museum policies.
• Follow security procedures to assist in the opening and closing of the galleries.
• Perform interior patrols of galleries during public hours and maintain order in assigned areas, including monitoring access and egress points of the galleries.

Operations

• Actively participate in training programs to improve knowledge of the museum, security best practices, and customer service skills.
• Document and report observed physical interactions with works of art by visitors.
• Report any missing, damaged objects, or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Report any irregularities pertaining to building operations, safety or fire hazards during patrol of premises.

Customer Service

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a courteous and friendly manner.
• Provide knowledge of museum exhibitions, events, and the surrounding area to visitors.

Safety

• Serve as initial responder in the event of an emergency, know evacuation procedures and routes, and contacting a supervisor when appropriate.
• Act in a calm and decisive manner when assisting in the evacuation of the public and staff from the building, during fire alarms or other emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management abilities

Salary Range: $16.00 per hour

Working Conditions: Required to perform foot patrols of interior exhibition gallery space for periods of up to 13 hours per week. Work Shift During hours when gallery is open. Gallery hours are currently Tuesday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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 authorisation 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) and the Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

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