What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-Newton Gresham Library-Music Listening Room (3 Summer Positions) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202600163ST
Title
Student Employee-Newton Gresham Library-Music Listening Room (3 Summer Positions)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Newton Gresham Library
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours Per Week
Part Time 10 - 28 hours
Hiring Rate
$8.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
No preference
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Newton Gresham Library faculty and staff envision a library that supports and enhances the development of critically thinking, educated, and informed lifelong learners. The Library is critical the University’s learning and research mission and endeavors to create physical and virtual environments that promote discovery of new knowledge and the transfer of existing knowledge. The Library fulfills this mission by providing organized access to a diverse array of quality print, electronic, and other resources and by continuously improving the effectiveness of its instructional and research services.
Nature of Position
Specialized clerical work involving the application of standard library techniques and procedures related to a specific library function. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: shelving books and other materials, operating printers and copy equipment, using computer applications in area of responsibility, performing online service activities and general customer service. Students must be enrolled at least 6 hours per long semester to be eligible. All positions require the ability to lift and move carts with library materials. Standard department hours of operation range from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, with reduced weekend hours. Must be available to work within this hourly range.
Other Requirements For The Position
Due to the nature of work, this position requires extreme attention to detail.
Music knowledge not required, but extremely helpful.
* Please note that this is a summer only position*
Open Date
05/08/2026
Position Number
9N9950-00
Contact Name & Title
Isabel Kirwin, Administrative Coordinator III
Contact Phone
936-294-1613
Contact Email
isabel@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:
Newton Gresham Library
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
202600163ST
Title
Student Employee-Newton Gresham Library-Music Listening Room (3 Summer Positions)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Newton Gresham Library
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours Per Week
Part Time 10 - 28 hours
Hiring Rate
$8.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
No preference
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Newton Gresham Library faculty and staff envision a library that supports and enhances the development of critically thinking, educated, and informed lifelong learners. The Library is critical the University’s learning and research mission and endeavors to create physical and virtual environments that promote discovery of new knowledge and the transfer of existing knowledge. The Library fulfills this mission by providing organized access to a diverse array of quality print, electronic, and other resources and by continuously improving the effectiveness of its instructional and research services.
Nature of Position
Specialized clerical work involving the application of standard library techniques and procedures related to a specific library function. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: shelving books and other materials, operating printers and copy equipment, using computer applications in area of responsibility, performing online service activities and general customer service. Students must be enrolled at least 6 hours per long semester to be eligible. All positions require the ability to lift and move carts with library materials. Standard department hours of operation range from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, with reduced weekend hours. Must be available to work within this hourly range.
Other Requirements For The Position
Due to the nature of work, this position requires extreme attention to detail.
Music knowledge not required, but extremely helpful.
* Please note that this is a summer only position*
Open Date
05/08/2026
Position Number
9N9950-00
Contact Name & Title
Isabel Kirwin, Administrative Coordinator III
Contact Phone
936-294-1613
Contact Email
isabel@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:
Newton Gresham Library
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
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