Graduate Assistant - Information Science
Graduate Assistant - Information Science
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Type of Position:
Graduate Assistant
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Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
STEM GAs
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking individuals to serve as a Graduate Assistant. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will serve in a research support capacity under the direct supervision This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors 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 (FT50 20 hours per week/PT25 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
Perform tasks and assist faculty members in research activities for a designated project;
Assist in the collection of data and/or conduct independent research specific to the research project;
Perform development work for the project. Depending on the needs of the project development work could include training statistical analysis data mining machine learning programming database web design and development system analysis or network administration;
Conduct testing implementation and evaluation of project deliverables;
Coordinate project meetings and lead project discussions;
Prepares reports and publications as needed;
Assist in other specialized administrative technical or editorial duties connect to the research project.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
Skill in planning organization coordination of activities;
Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships;
Skills in both verbal and written communication;
Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications.
Additional Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Graduate Student Support Specialist
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check RequiredThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age race color national origin disability religion marital or parental status protected veteran status military service genetic information or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.
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Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking Walking
Benefits Eligible:
NoEmployment Type
Part-Time
