Work Study: Student Assistant, Manuscripts & Visual Materials
Work Study: Student Assistant, Manuscripts & Visual Materials
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Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Work Study: Student Assistant Manuscripts & Visual Materials----
Hiring Department:
Harry Ransom Center----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10----
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:
Position Title
Work Study: Student Assistant Manuscripts & Visual Materials
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.
Job Description
Join the Harry Ransom Centers archival accessioning team! The Department of Collections Management has 1 opening for a Federal Work-Study student this Fall semester. In this position you will assist in reviewing preserving and describing literary papers of noted authors from around the world.
Duties Include:
- Reviewing new collection materials to gather descriptive information
- Rehousing new collections into archival housings
- Performing preservation tasks such as making special housings and preservation photocopying
- Assist staff with collection shelf space management and other projects as needed
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.
Successful candidates will have a professional and positive attitude excellent communication skills attention to detail and strong organizational skillsand an interest in learning about the Humanities. Must be reliable punctual and available to work Monday Friday between the 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 8-10 hours per week. This is for an onsite (non-remote) position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with library classification systems or interest in library materials is a plus
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule
Position Duration:
This is a Fall 2025 position. The position may continue into the Spring and Summer semesters if the students Work Study Award is renewed for each of those semesters.
Pay range: $10-15/hour
Working Conditions
Typical office environment.
Work Shift
Up to 10 hours/week Monday-Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm
Contact Information:
Please reach out to the Harry Ransom Center HR Assistant Riley Lenz () for any questions.
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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
