CBBS Student Worker-Archaeological Projects

CBBS Student Worker-Archaeological Projects Support Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE:
All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions to applicants

PLEASE NOTE:
All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title:

CBBS Student Worker-Archaeological Projects Support

Location:

Alpine

Department:
Center for Big Bend Studies

Job No.: G98245

Posting Date: 02/10/2026

End Date: 05/31/2026

Appointment Date: 02/10/2026

Salary: $15.00 per hour limited to 20 hours per week

Required:

• Currently enrolled as a student at Sul Ross State University.
• Interest in archaeology, anthropology, history, or related fields preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and handle artifacts carefully.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Preferred:

• Coursework in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with basic lab or archival work.
• Willingness to assist with occasional field-related tasks (if applicable).

Staffing Reason:
Temporary

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with documenting, labeling, and cataloging archaeological artifacts.
• Enter and organize data related to archaeological projects.
• Assist with basic artifact processing (e.g., cleaning, sorting, organizing materials).
• Support project researchers with project-related tasks as deemed appropriate.
• Assist with preparation of materials for analysis, storage, or transport.
• Help maintain organized work spaces and proper handling of research materials.
• Perform other related duties in support of CBBS projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate materials (as needed)
• Manual dexterity for handling small artifacts and materials

Position is Security Sensitive.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Curriculum Vitae

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Curriculum Vitae

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).