Federal Work Study - Houston Cole Library (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
Jacksonville State University
Location
Jacksonville, Alabama
Salary
$8 / HOUR
Quick overview
Duties
involve assisting staff and faculty with preparation for research, classroom instruction, departmental operational needs, or performing various administrative and support duties as required by the library. Specific tasks include organizing notes and files, completing clerical tasks, and conducting research and literature reviews.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be enrolled JSU students taking at least six hours per semester and must be eligible for Federal Work Study, excluding Dual Enrollment Students. Non-first-time students require a minimum GPA of 2.00 and must provide proof of enrollment and GPA.
Job description
Department
Houston Cole Library
Compensation
$8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)
Schedule: Varies, based on department need and the students’ class schedule
Position Summary
The mission of the Houston Cole Library is to provide information services and resources to support the scholarly and informational needs of the University community. In doing so, the library strives to reflect the curriculum first, with secondary emphasis on faculty research and statewide resource sharing. The duties of the Federal Work Study Student Aid are to obtain work experience on campus in offices, labs, gym, the library, and other areas. Duties may include assisting staff and faculty with preparation for research, classroom instruction, departmental operational needs, or performing administrative and other support duties as required.
Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.
**Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Organizing notes and files
- Completing clerical tasks
- Conducting research and literature reviews
- Performing Administrative and other support duties as required by the department
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
- If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.
- Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
- May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.
Notice Regarding International Students
- International students on student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions.
- Please visit the
- International
- Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
Required Documents
1. Resume
Clery Notice
- In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ [https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/] the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years.
- The
- JSU
- Annual
- Campus
- Security and
- Fire
- Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf [https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf]
Equal Employment Opportunity
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
