Library Collection Maintenance Project Student Assistant Job at Oregon State Uni

Library Collection Maintenance Project Student Assistant

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For additional information please contact: Jessicca Layton at jessicca.layton@oregonstate.edu

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Position Information

Job Title: Library Collection Maintenance Project Student Assistant

Appointment Type: Student Employee

Job Location: Oregon State University

Position Appointment Percent: 100

Appointment Basis: 12

Pay Method: Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option? No

Min Hourly Rate: $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $17.00 (Standard); $16.50 (Non-Urban); $18.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill five (5) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Library Collection Maintenance Project Student Assistant positions for the Library at Oregon State University (OSU). The position supports multi-year projects undertaken by the library’s Collection Maintenance unit to shift and reorganize the library’s physical collections and spaces. This is a physically active position with little to no computer/desk tasks. Training will be provided.

Position Duties

Library Collection Maintenance (CM) Project Student Assistants provide support for the RAS department which may include but is not limited to:

• Support library projects including lifting, sorting, shifting, cleaning, and organizing library materials.
• Maintain physical library collection including shelving books and pushing a cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Maintain accuracy and utilize problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Other: project, clerical, and cleaning duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Employee must be able to perform physically active tasks for 2 hours at a time including standing, walking, pushing a cart weighing up to 100 lbs, reaching overhead, and bending down for materials on shelves for 100% of work shift (excluding break times).
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Eligible and available to work starting Spring term 2025 through next academic year 2025-2026. Long-term commitment of 1 plus years will provide continuity for this multi-year project.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and/or on a team.
• Attention to detail and organized.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors and fellow coworkers both verbally and via email.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Work schedule will accommodate classes and other commitments. Work hours will be within operating hours of the department, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. No evenings or weekends.
• Minimum 10 hrs/week and maximum 24 hrs/week during the term.
• Optional work available during Summer term and breaks.
• Work will be performed throughout the library in both public areas and staff work spaces.
• Will work in dusty and dirty conditions. Masks and gloves will be provided.
• This is a physically active position with little to no computer/desk tasks.

Posting Information

Posting Number: P11821SE

Number of Vacancies: 5

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/31/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: TBD

Posting Date: 02/12/2025

Full Consideration Date: 02/17/2025

Recruitment Information

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Talk about a task you have performed where accuracy was critical.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How do you stay engaged when performing mundane and prolonged tasks?

  (Open Ended Question)