Special Collections International Education Graduate Assistant - Special Collections Processing

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found

Summary of Job Duties:

The Special Collections International Education Graduate Assistant works with archivists in the Special Collections Division to support processing and outreach activities related to the Division’s international education 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 create metadata for digital projects or assist with audiovisual digitization projects. Although the bulk of the graduate assistant’s time will be dedicated to supporting the processing of the Institute of International Education Records on the Fulbright Program, 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. 

Reliable, in-person attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain professional relationships as part of a team and to adhere to Division security and confidentiality policies.

Anticipated appointment: September 3, 2024 (tentative start date) – August 1, 2025 (with possible renewal)

Stipend: $15,915 per year for a master’s student or $19,096 for a doctoral student; plus, waiver of tuition (but not fees)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Attention to detail

Effective written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Accurate typing skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

Stipend:
Master’s Students: $15,915
Doctoral Students: $19,096
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), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume

Optional Documents:

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

Recruitment Contact Information:

Katrina Windon, Collections Management and Processing Unit Head, windon@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.