Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker - Fall 2026

Job Details

Job Title: Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker - Fall 2026

Location: Alpine

Department: Library General Operations

Job No.: SF9956

Posting Date: 06/09/2026

Until Filled: Yes

Salary: $9.50 Hourly

Required:

• Work schedule to fit Archives hours of operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Experience with standard computer programs and operating systems, namely Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, climbing step stools, lifting boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Extended use of keyboard or other equipment, time in front of computer screen.
• Willingness to learn and practice rules and procedures of operation of the Archives of the Big Bend.

Preferred:

• Interest in History, especially Local/Regional. Ability to read cursive. Ability to read Spanish.
• Experience in a similar or related job or environment such as an Archives, Library, Museum, or office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist Archives staff in their duties to provide a variety of services to patrons, promote and advocate for the archival collections, and process and provide access to archival materials.

Clerical duties may include: data entry, filing, photocopying, sorting, shredding, replenish office supplies, etc.

General duties may include: pulling and re-shelving books and archival materials; shelf reading, straightening, and dusting of book collection; assisting with shifting of book and archival collections; washing gloves; keeping work and research areas clear and clean; assisting archive staff with classes & groups; observe security/safety procedures always.

Specialized duties (training provided) may include: handling of archival materials in a variety of formats, assisting with housing and or processing of archival materials, use of equipment and specialized software, such as scanners and microfilm readers.

May contact Victoria Contreras to learn more about position, located in Library 216, Ext. #8388, Victoria.Contreras@sulross.edu. A Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization proficiency quiz is given at time of interview. Position is Security Sensitive.