Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study)

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 Aug 24, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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:

$10-15 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

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