Materials Services Assistant
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 15-15 / hour
Posted on Jul 9, 2026
Materials Services Assistant
- 498340
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Federal Work Study Student
- Closing on: Aug 5 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 10-20 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position with federal work-study eligibility.
This position is integral to providing access to the collections in the Chester Fritz Library. The Material Student Assistants are involved in all levels of processing and organizing new and returned collections, as well as acquisition of digital resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performing records management (creating and updating information) on the library's system and excel spreadsheets
- Creating and affixing spine labels, attaching property information to materials
- Searching for electronic journals
- Adding Tech & Tools items into the catalog, making sheets and barcode cards
- Assisting with materials assistance calls including talking with patrons
- Assisting with shifting books
- Assisting with holds and office deliveries
- Assist with processing of state and federal documents
- Locating and pulling materials from the shelves
- Shelving materials
- Shelf reading, checking red shelves and book drops
- Assorted other tasks to prepare materials for use
Required Competencies
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to adapt
- Job Knowledge (follows policies and procedures)
- Communication (clear and effective)
- Customer Service (respect diversity and privacy)
- Accountability (displays initiative, self-directed, good attendance and punctuality
- Teamwork (able to work collaboratively and independently)
- Technology (able to learn new technology and equipment, TEAMS, LibApps),
- Leadership (able to teach, guide and direct others, models professional behaviors)
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must be current UND students (any discipline) and enrolled at UND for Fall 2026 semester
- Must have an accepted Federal Work Study award from the Office of Student Finance
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following material:
To apply
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.
