Data Services Graduate Assistant

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Closing Date : 12 / 04 / 2025

Type of Position : Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position : No

Job Type :

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department :

Open Education Data and Publishing Services

Departments Website :

of Job Duties :

The OEDPS Graduate Assistant is located in the Open Education Data and Publishing Services Department. OEDPS supports the objectives of open access open education open data and open publishing with scholarly communication open textbooks and collections of materials created by members of University of Arkansas community. This position primarily assists with activities supporting accessibility of our collections for persons with disabilities. This position also supports the department by providing regular statistical reports developing user dashboards and editing guides and other outreach materials. The incumbent would assist the department in producing the open journal Inquiry. The candidate provide patron assistance with data and research tools and methods; and work on special projects as assigned in support of open access.

Qualifications :

M inimum Qualifications :

Enrollment in the Graduate Schoolat the University of Arkansas

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate competency in spoken English by submitting a passing test score

( Qualifications :

Enrollment in one of the following departments : communication journalism computer science

Experience in teaching or one-on-one coaching

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Competency in using Adobe Acrobat and InDesign

Experience in manipulating data via spreadsheets

Competency in one or more of the following : Unix Git / Github Jupyter Notebooks Python R or Markdown

Familiarity with research habits and processes in an academic business or industrial setting

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations and a variety of information resources

Additional Information :

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information : Stipend :

Masters Students : $19260

Doctoral Students : $23100

Plus waiver of tuition (but not fees)

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume Unofficial / Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents :

Other (see special instructions for details) Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Lora Lennertz Director of Open Education Data and Publishing Services

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please upload the following documents : letter of application résumé Application for Graduate Assistantship (available online at list of three professional references (name email business title) and copies of transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Applicants whose native language is not English must also 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 Universitys Spoken Language Proficiency Test (SLPT) at least 71 on the speaking portion of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Academic or 50 on the Universitys SPEAK test. (Although the SPEAK test is no longer offered official results from it will still be accepted.) or (2) proof of concurrent enrollment in ELAC 2033 Principles of Research Writing and ELAC 0011 Writing Workshop : Grammar through Editing.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and / or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity :

N / A

Frequent Physical Activity :

N / A

Occasional Physical Activity :

N / A

Benefits Eligible : No

Key Skills

Sports Coaching,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Research Experience,Website Maintenance,Driving,Event Planning,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1