Number of Positions: 2
Position Title: Map Room Senior Student Assistant
Department: RISD - AHGS
Supervisor: Katherine Strickland
Position is subject to renewal each semester.
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Work Schedule: flexible
Duties:
- Filing maps and checking drawer organization
- Shelving atlases, travel guides, and cartographic reference books
- Stamp, label, and scan recently added maps
- Withdrawing superseded maps
- Catalog maintenance preparation
- Pick up and count materials used in the Map Room
- Assist patrons when possible
- Special projects
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled student at UT Austin.
- Familiarity with the office equipment
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication skills and detail oriented.
- The ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.
- Willingness to tackle new projects.
- Ability to work between 8-10 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications:
- None
We want to emphasize that although experience in certain areas is desirable, candidates who meet the required qualifications and demonstrate excellent promise are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration.
Working Conditions: Regular indoor working conditions.
Rate of Pay: $16.00
Applicant Instructions: Applicants should apply here. Please select that you are interested in the "PCL Maps" unit.
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to physically present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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.