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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu04868P

Home Org Name

Library Administration

Division Name

Library

Position Title

Student Assistant - Cary Veterinary Medical Library

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

Auburn University Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant to assist faculty and staff with daily routine library operations.

Essential Functions

Include but not limited to:

+ Check books out of the libraries for patrons

+ Return items to shelves

+ Assist patrons to find materials

+ Answer questions at the desk

+ Answer the phone

+ Open and/or close the Vet Med Branch Library

+ Scan articles for lending

+ Sort books or other materials

+ Shelf reading

Why Work at Auburn?

+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

+ **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled student at Auburn University

Expectations:

+ Report for the shift on time

+ Interest in public service and delivery of quality customer service

+ Be willing to work as a team member while interacting with faculty, staff, and students

+ Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills

+ Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

+ Detail oriented

+ Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, balancing, hearing, handling objects with hands, and occasionally lifting

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Rate

$9.00/hour

Work Hours

Varies up to 20 hours per week depending on operational needs

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

01/31/2026

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56992

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter