Summer Student Assistant, Public Services
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Summer Student Assistant, Public Services----
Hiring Department:
Harry Ransom Center----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Jun 01, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
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
This position will train to sit at multiple service points in the Reading Room, including the Circulation and Reception desks.
Position end date is 8/15/26.
Responsibilities
- Locates, shelves, and re-shelves manuscripts, books, and other collection materials for patron.
- Enters and tracks location of materials in an automated circulation system.
- Assists with paging of materials for classes, presentations, and other special projects.
- Assists researchers with materials handling and locates missing materials.
- Special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a UT student.
If not enrolled in 2026 summer semester courses, must have been enrolled in 6 hours of courses for Spring 2026 semester.
Must be able to work 20 hours per week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., M-F.
We require this individual to have a professional and helpful attitude, good communication skills, and an interest in learning about the humanities.
Salary Range
$15.00 per hour at 20 hours per week
Working Conditions
Exposure to standard office conditions, including use of a keyboard at a workstation, continuous sitting, and continuous viewing of screens.
Independent work as well as collaborative team-based working conditions.
The applicant selected for the position will be required to participate in a background check.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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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 histo
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