Work-Study: Student Assistant, Research Services

Job Posting Title:

Work-Study: Student Assistant, Research Services

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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

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 16, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Position Title
FWS: Student Assistant, Library

Hiring for multiple positions.

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.

Job Description
This position locates, shelves, and re-shelves manuscripts, books, and other materials for patrons. Performs basic preservation tasks and assists researchers with materials handling. Assists with paging and staging of materials for classes, presentations, tours, and other special projects. Enters and tracks location of materials in automated circulation system. Locates missing materials. Special projects as assigned.

Experience with library classification systems or interest in literary materials is a plus.

Qualifications
This Work-Study position is federally funded through a Title III Waiver Program. Due to the federal funding category, this position is unfortunately not open to international students. All candidates must provide a proof of their work-study award with application materials.

Must be able to work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m (Monday-Fridays). This is for an onsite (non-remote) position. We require this individual to wear office casual dress, have a professional and helpful attitude, good communication skills, and an interest in learning about the Humanities.

Position Duration:
This is a Fall 2025 position. The position may continue into the Spring and Summer semesters if the student's Work Study Award is renewed for each of those semesters.

Pay range: $10-15/hour, depending on Work-Study award amount

Work Shift: Up to 19 hours/week

Resume, Cover letter, and a screenshot of Federal Work-Study Award from the My Financial Aid portal are required with application for the position.

Contact Information:
Please reach out to the hiring manager for these positions Carmen Arrabito (carmen.arrabito@austin.utexas.edu) or the Harry Ransom Center HR Assistant Riley Lenz (riley.lenz@austin.utexas.edu) for any questions.

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Employment Eligibility:

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

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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