Student Employee-Newton Gresham Library-Assistant (The Woodlands Center)
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Requisition:

202400124ST

Title:

Student Employee-Newton Gresham Library-Assistant (The Woodlands Center)

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Newton Gresham Library

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

Part Time 15 - 20 hours

Hiring Rate:

$8.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification:

No preference

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Newton Gresham Library faculty and staff envision a library that supports and enhances the development of critically thinking, educated, and informed lifelong learners. The Library is critical the University's learning and research mission and endeavors to create physical and virtual environments that promote discovery of new knowledge and the transfer of existing knowledge. The Library fulfills this mission by providing organized access to an array of quality print, electronic, and other resources and by continuously improving the effectiveness of its instructional and research services.

Nature of Position
Specialized clerical work involving the application of standard library techniques and procedures related to a specific library function. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: assisting patrons with basic research questions, packaging and processing books for transit to/from the main campus, operating printers and copy equipment, using computer applications in area of responsibility, performing online services activities and general customer service. Students must be enrolled at least 6 hours per long semester to be eligible. All positions require the ability to lift and move carts with library materials. This position requires availability during the hours of 7:00pm - 10:00pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday (some exceptions can be made based on schedule).

Other Requirements for the Position:

An employee in this position must be highly dependable and able to work independently. Basic research skills are preferred, but not required.

Open Date:

04/25/2024

Position Number:

9N9950-00

Contact Name & Title:

Sunday Stewart

Contact Phone:

936-294-1613

Contact Email:

sdm056@shsu.edu

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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