Number of Positions: 1
Position Title: Student Technical Assistant
Department: Digitization Stewardship/Digitization Services
Supervisor: Carol Pettijohn
Position is subject to renewal each semester.
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Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 10-12 hours per week
- Schedule as arranged with supervisor
Duties:
- Reformatting print materials using a range of equipment and scanners.
- Performing image quality control checks.
- Ensuring optical character recognition (OCR) quality.
- Metadata management
- Detailed task tracking
For Fall 2026, the majority of work will focus on digitizingbound print materials and performing optical character recognition quality control. Opportunities to reformat audiovisual materials may also arise occasionally.
All stages of work require extreme attention to detail and the ability to remain focused while performing very repetitive tasks. Training in all steps of the digitization process is provided, and will increase in complexity as the Assistant’s skills grow over time.
Required Qualifications:
- Work independently and demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Have extreme attention to detail and care in handling fragile materials and equipment.
- Have strong organizational skills.
- Manage time and communicate effectively.
- Be willing to learn and work with a range of computer and scanning hardware environments and software applications.
- Remain focused while performing repetitive tasks.
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: $15.00
Applicant Instructions: Applicants should apply here. Please select that you are interested in the "Digitization Stewardship" 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.