Library Jobs in Georgetown, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:
Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study)
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Hiring Department:
Harry Ransom Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 24, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
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
  

Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html
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 authorization 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.
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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]

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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.