Special Collections Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Special Collections University Archives Graduate Assistant works with archivists in the Special Collections Division to support collecting, processing, and providing access to the Division's University Archives collections. Tasks may include arranging and describing collections in alignment with Division and professional standards, conducting research for collection guides and other public-facing resources, creating collection inventories, and supporting preservation and rehousing activities. The Graduate Assistant may also participate in activities to support digital preservation and/or access. Although the bulk of the graduate assistant's time will be dedicated to supporting the University Archives, the graduate assistant will work collaboratively across the Special Collections Division to make collections available for research, and may have the opportunity to participate in other projects that allow for exploring areas of personal interest that contribute to professional development. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Enrollment in the Graduate School
• Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate competency in spoken English by submitting one of the following: (1) A test score of at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) speaking subtest, at least 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE), at least 26 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) speaking subtest, at least 72 or "pass" on the University's Spoken Language Proficiency Test (SLPT), at least 71 on the speaking portion of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Academic, or 50 on the University's SPEAK test.(Although the SPEAK test is no longer offered, official results from it will still be accepted.) or (2) proof of obtaining at least 80% on the course ELAC 5050 (International Teaching Assistants Training).
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Attention to detail
• Effective written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Accurate typing skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Academic background or current coursework in international relations, history, archival science, or a related field
• Experience with or interest in using special collections or archival materials for research

Responsibilities

• Arranging and describing collections in alignment with Division and professional standards
• Conducting research for collection guides and other public-facing resources
• Creating collection inventories
• Supporting preservation and rehousing activities
• Participating in activities to support digital preservation and/or access
• Working collaboratively across the Special Collections Division to make collections available for research
• Participating in other projects that allow for exploring areas of personal interest that contribute to professional development

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level