Work-Study: Student Assistant, Research Services, The Harry Ransom Center
Work-Study: Student Assistant, Research Services, The Harry Ransom Center
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Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Work-Study: Student Assistant Research Services The Harry Ransom Center----
Hiring Department:
Harry Ransom Center----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Aug 16 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
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 Centers collections through research and study exhibitions publications and a rich variety of program offerings including readings talks symposia and film screenings.
Purpose & Responsibilities
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.
Required 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
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Salary Range
$10.00-$15.00/hr
Working Conditions
Typical office environment.
Work Shift
Up to 19 hours/week Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Proof of Work-Study Award (screenshot of My Financial Aid portal with award accepted for example)
Contact Information:
Please reach out to the hiring manager for these positions Carmen Arrabito () or the Harry Ransom Center HR Assistant Riley Lenz () for any questions.
Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.
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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 universitys 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
