What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Collections Graduate Assistant position at University of Arkansas?
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Closing Date
07/02/2026
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 nation’s 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 nation’s 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
University Archives
Department's Website
Summary of Job Duties:
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Salary Information:
$23,631 for Master’s students, $28,217 for Doctoral students
Required Documents To Apply
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Amy Allen, ala005@uark.edu, Associate Librarian
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.
Special Instructions To Applicants
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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s 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
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date
07/02/2026
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 nation’s 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 nation’s 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
University Archives
Department's Website
Summary of Job Duties:
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.
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
- 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
- Attention to detail
- Effective written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Accurate typing skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Salary Information:
$23,631 for Master’s students, $28,217 for Doctoral students
Required Documents To Apply
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Amy Allen, ala005@uark.edu, Associate Librarian
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.
Special Instructions To Applicants
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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s 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
Salary : $23,631