Library Graduate Assistant for Business
University of Arkansas
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Graduate Assistant
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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.
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Research and Instruction for Business
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Summary of Job Duties:
The role of the Library Graduate Assistant for Business is an engaging job that gives you the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the educational experiences of students at the University of Arkansas while furthering your professional goals! The person in this role will fulfill a variety of job duties that will allow them to develop a diverse portfolio of skills and utilize creativity.The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian to support library instruction, research services, and the promotion of library resources relevant to the Sam M. Walton College of Business. This includes contributing to the development of an intentional, growing business information literacy instruction program. This individual may assist in delivering instruction sessions, which focus on helping students understand and apply information literacy concepts, including how to access and evaluate key business resources, tools, and services.
As a member of the University Libraries’ Research and Instruction Services department, the Library Graduate Assistant for Business will also work closely and collaboratively with a dedicated team of colleagues in the library to provide excellent service to our patrons. They will receive the training necessary to answer research questions, help with special events, and participate in other opportunities that allow them to explore areas of personal interest that contribute to professional development. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic to learn about instructional design, curriculum mapping, and business information literacy. Most importantly, they will be committed to creating meaningful connections with faculty and students in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Reliable, in-person attendance and the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, positive relationships as part of a team.
Anticipated appointment: August 11, 2025 (tentative start date) – August 7, 2026 (with possible renewal)
Stipend: $19,260 per year for a master’s student or $23,100 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 concurrent enrollment in ELAC 2033 Principles of Research Writing and ELAC 0011 Writing Workshop: Grammar through Editing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education in and/or experience with business research or business information resources
Experience in using an academic library for research
Experience with marketing or promotion
Experience with instructional design, curriculum planning, or program development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
The ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Information:
The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic and land grant missions. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries’ website: https://libraries.uark.edu
The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the variety of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. We can strengthen our organization and institution by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.
Salary Information:
Master’s Students: $19,260
Doctoral Students: $23,100
Plus waiver of tuition (but not fees)
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
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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 orientation, 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.
