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We hire many student employees under the Federal Work Study program and for general Student Worker Positions.

You'll need to complete a work study application and submit it online through your student Workday account. When signed into Workday, run a search for "Find Jobs for Students" then use the filters to narrow your search to positions at UAFS. If the library is accepting applications, you will see a listing for Boreham Library. Click the link and then click Apply.

Find details on the application process and Work Study programs here. For general work study questions, please email the Financial Aid office at workstudy@uafs.edu.

We hire as needed and competition can be high. To increase the likelihood of consideration, please keep these tips in mind.

• We complete most of our hiring BEFORE a semester starts.
• We sometimes hire mid-semester, but this is often for specific, nonnegotiable time slots.
• A lack of previous work experience does not disqualify you for consideration but you should consider having a reference.

Full time positions at UAFS can be found on the UA system job search site.

If you have further questions, please contact us.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Student employees are expected to be dependable, punctual, communicative, work well in a team environment, and provide courteous and efficient service to library patrons.

Student employees will work an average of 13 hours weekly in various capacities with required attendance during exam periods (midterms/finals). Employees are expected to have availability that matches library needs, with hiring preference given to students with greater availability.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons at the front desk, answering the phone, giving basic information, directing questions to an appropriate employee, checking materials in and out of the library system, accurately shelving library materials using both the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress Classification systems, carrying out opening/closing procedures, collecting materials from book drops, restocking printers and copy machines, cleaning and organizing shelves, helping patrons with minor technology related issues, and other duties as needed.

Student employees will be expected to take on additional levels of responsibility after their first semester of employment, including completion of special projects, team assignments, and professional development. Librarians and library staff may also assign student employees to various projects.

Student employees report to the Library Administrative Support Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility for either the Federal Work Study (FWS) program or Student Worker Position (SWP) is required and is determined by the Financial Aid office.

Must be able to read, use a computer, lift upwards of 15 pounds, and do repetitive motions.