Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker - Fall 2026

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 1,079,694 - 1,537,746; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine is seeking a Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker for Fall 2026. This position involves assisting Archives staff in various duties and providing services to patrons while handling archival materials.

The ideal candidate must have experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suites, attention to detail, and a knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System. This role offers $9.50 per hour, fitting within Archives operational hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Required work schedule to fit operational hours, Monday to Friday.
• Willingness to learn operational rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Archives staff with various duties and services to patrons.
• Perform clerical duties such as data entry and filing.
• Handle archival materials and assist with training provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Adobe Suite

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System

Ability to read cursive

Ability to read Spanish

Tools

Standard computer programs

Scanners

Microfilm readers

Job description

Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker - Fall 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title: Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker - Fall 2026

Location: Alpine

Department: Library General Operations

Job No.: SF9956

Posting Date: 06/09/2026

End Date: Until Filled

Salary: $9.50 Hourly

Required:

• Work schedule to fit Archives hours of operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Experience with standard computer programs and operating systems, namely Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, climbing step stools, lifting boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Extended use of keyboard or other equipment, time in front of computer screen.
• Willingness to learn and practice rules and procedures of operation of the Archives of the Big Bend.

Preferred:

• Interest in History, especially Local/Regional. Ability to read cursive. Ability to read Spanish.
• Experience in a similar or related job or environment such as an Archives, Library, Museum, or office.

Staffing Reason: Work Study

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist Archives staff in their duties to provide a variety of services to patrons, promote and advocate for the archival collections, and process and provide access to archival materials.

Clerical duties may include: data entry, filing, photocopying, sorting, shredding, replenish office supplies, etc.

General duties may include: pulling and re-shelving books and archival materials; shelf reading, straightening, and dusting of book collection; assisting with shifting of book and archival collections; washing gloves; keeping work and research areas clear and clean; assisting archive staff with classes & groups; observe security/safety procedures always.

Specialized duties (training provided) may include: handling of archival materials in a variety of formats, assisting with housing and or processing of archival materials, use of equipment and specialized software, such as scanners and microfilm readers.

May contact Victoria Contreras to learn more about position, located in Library 216, Ext. #8388, [e-mail]. A Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization proficiency quiz is given at time of interview. Position is Security Sensitive.

General office conditions including fluorescent lights, exposure to dust, and constant opportunities for paper cuts.

The Archives of the Big Bend is a department of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and make available for research, primary materials documenting the diverse history and culture of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos region of Texas and the corresponding border area of northern Mexico.

Equal employment opportunity statement: It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Is Background Check Required? Yes