WS-User Services Assistant

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking a part-time student assistant to support the User Services Desk at Dacus Library. The role includes shelving, inventorying, and preparing materials for re-shelving, with a focus on providing patron assistance.

Open to graduate or undergraduate students, the position runs 7–10 hours per week and pays $12 per hour. Rolling availability throughout the semester with candidates notified by email.

Qualifications

• Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the User Services Desk at Dacus Library.
• Shelving and inventorying tasks.
• Preparing materials for re-shelving.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Special instructions to applicants: Please do not contact the hiring department directly either electronically or in person to inquire about positions or applications. All applicants will be notified of application status via e-mail.

PLEASE NOTE: These are rolling positions which may become available at various times during the semester.

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Winthrop Position Title WS-User Services Assistant

Job Purpose

Assist the User Services Desk at Dacus Library.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including shelving, straightening, inventorying, preparing materials for re-shelving; assisting patrons at the User Services Desk.

Qualifications

Good organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Ability to follow directions and accept instruction; willingness to do physical work such as shelving and moving books; ability to focus on detailed work for extended periods of time; ability to work with minimal supervision following training; willingness to work a consistent schedule throughout the semester.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $12/hour

Type of Position

Position Level Graduate or Undergraduate

Hours Per Week 7-10

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026SD0480P

Open Date

Open Date 08/07/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/30/2026

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

End Date

End Date 05/05/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special instructions to applicants: Please do not contact the hiring department directly either electronically or in person to inquire about positions or applications. All applicants will be notified of application status via e-mail.

PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• 2026-2027 Financial Awards showing Work-Study

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter