Graduate Assistant - Scholarly Communications

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Graduate Assistant in Scholarly Communications to assist with the processing and migration of digital collections into ScholarWorks @UTRGV. You will support ongoing projects, update collections, and collaborate with faculty on special initiatives.

Ideal candidates are enrolled graduate students in good standing with strong written and verbal communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assisting in original processing of digital collections into ScholarWorks @UTRGV , the institutional repository.
• Migrating, maintaining, or updating collections.
• Taking on special projects with academic departments, working with faculty members to keep progress going.
• Developing documentation when necessary, such as processing notes for future workers to explain how a collection changed.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UTRGV

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Graduate Assistant - Scholarly Communications

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:*Date of Birth*Social Security Number*Gender*Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10096

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
2. 2. Must be in good academic standing
3. 3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A0550

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Assistant - Scholarly Communications

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College N/A

Department

Department University Library

Division

Division Division of Research Grad Studies New Programs

Scope of Job

• Assisting in original processing of digital collections into ScholarWorks @UTRGV , the institutional repository.
• Migrating, maintaining, or updating collections.
• Taking on special projects with academic departments, working with faculty members to keep progress going.
• Developing documentation when necessary, such as processing notes for future workers to explain how a collection changed.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UTRGV ;
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel);
• Strong communication skills (both oral and in writing);
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Some familiarity with web design, digital publishing software, or graphic design

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2021

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date

Open Date 06/21/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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