Fairmont State University
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Student Requisition Number
2026043STP
Job Title
Library Assistant - Academic Programming
Number of Positions Available
2
Funded by Federal Workstudy only
Yes
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Library Student Assistant for Academic Programming supports the library's efforts to enhance academic engagement and foster a culture of learning across campus. This role involves assisting with the planning, promotion, and execution of academic-focused events, workshops, and resources designed to support students' academic success and faculty collaboration.
Notes to Applicant
This position requires Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid package.
To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Student Employment Office at
Student Appointment Length
Academic Year
Base Hourly Rate
$10.00-$13.00
Quicklink for Posting
Department/Supervision
Department
Library Services
Employment Location
Main Campus
Position will report to (title)
Assistant Library Director
Recruitment/Advertising
Anticipated Hire Date
08/18/2025
Job Posting Date
06/27/2025
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Student Requisition Number
2026043STP
Job Title
Library Assistant - Academic Programming
Number of Positions Available
2
Funded by Federal Workstudy only
Yes
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Library Student Assistant for Academic Programming supports the library's efforts to enhance academic engagement and foster a culture of learning across campus. This role involves assisting with the planning, promotion, and execution of academic-focused events, workshops, and resources designed to support students' academic success and faculty collaboration.
- Assist in planning and organizing academic workshops, study sessions, and programs focusing on various subjects (e.g., research skills, citation management, academic writing)
- Track attendance, and collect feedback for future programming improvements
- Help create resource materials or handouts for workshops (e.g., research guides, citation tools, study strategies)
- Assist in setting up spaces for events, including tech support (e.g., projectors, microphones) and materials distribution
- Support student engagement by helping to facilitate academic programs and encouraging participation
- Collaborate with faculty members to identify academic programming needs or opportunities for library partnerships
- Complete other library assistant duties (shelving, shelf-reading, tidying) as required
- Positive attitude, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the library's mission
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Basic knowledge of academic library services and resources (e.g., research databases, citation tools, library catalogs)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite is a plus
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Students in this role must commit to working one evening shift (5-10pm) Sunday-Thursday each week
Notes to Applicant
This position requires Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid package.
To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Student Employment Office at
Student Appointment Length
Academic Year
Base Hourly Rate
$10.00-$13.00
Quicklink for Posting
Department/Supervision
Department
Library Services
Employment Location
Main Campus
Position will report to (title)
Assistant Library Director
Recruitment/Advertising
Anticipated Hire Date
08/18/2025
Job Posting Date
06/27/2025
Job Close Date