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Research Help Student


Job Location:

Grand Junction, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 August 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. Its this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing knowing that there is no perfect solution no perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage weve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change overcoming challenges and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every this community rooted in love and dignity curiosity thrives leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the Westthe spirit that our region embodieswe emerge as a force for positive change harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values
Love -Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
Dignity -Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from afoundation of goodwill
Courage -Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
Humility -Suspending ones ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open tothe input of others
Resiliency -Investing in the future by adapting to changes overcoming challenges and pursuingOpportunity
Curiosity -Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
Power -The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

JOB DESCRIPTION

Application Instructions:
Please include 1) your resume and 2) a brief summary of the hours you would be availableto work.


You must have a MAVworks financial aid award to work at the library.

CMUs Tomlinson Library has Work Study/MavWorks positions open to staff the Research Help Desk to help provide friendly knowledgeable research assistance including (but subject to modification):

  • Greeting all patrons who approach the Research Help Desk.
  • Answering basic questions regarding library and university (e.g. directional questions).
  • Providing support to patrons having difficulty finding items in the building.
  • Referring patrons or questions to Librarian on duty as needed.
  • Helping with hourly patron counts and other building walk-throughs.
  • Staffing our virtual reference (chat) service (referring questions to Librarians as needed).
  • Assisting with Interlibrary Loan processes as needed.
  • Assisting librarians with events as needed
  • Other duties as assigned.

We are currently looking to fill in various times during the weekdays between 8am-9pm and on Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-9pm. Our student workers typically work around 10 hours a week depending on availability.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

HOW TO APPLY:Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic addition please be prepared to upload a:

  • Cover letter (Optional)

  • Resume


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