Graduate Assistant Research

Type of Position: Graduate Assistant (Academic Term / Fixed Term)

Institution: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

About the Role

The Graduate Assistant for Research will work with the Archivist and Director in the Sequoyah National Research Center to process and organize archival information. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Responsibilities

• Notify the supervisor when absent;
• Work with diverse populations;
• Coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of your office;
• Organize different projects using strong organizational skills;
• Be accessible to students or colleagues through email and scheduled appointments;
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
• Ability to work the required hours (PT-50% - 20 hours per week / PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Skills

• Knowledge of US and Native American history;
• Knowledge of MS Office systems;
• Ability to work without constant supervision;
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment;
• Ability to work with diverse student populations;
• Independent worker and a team player;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Self-motivated, problem-solving, proactive attitude, and highly dependable.

Pay

$11,440

Physical Demands

• Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, manipulate items with fingers (including keyboarding), sitting.
• Frequent Physical Activity: Balancing, lifting, reaching, standing, talking, walking.
• Occasional Physical Activity: Climbing, grasping.