Details

Open Date 09/11/2024

Requisition Number PRN15228N

Job Title UU Student - Library

Working Title Research Data Management Assistant

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Specific days and times may be decided upon between the student and supervisors, between M-F and 9am-5pm

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 15.50

Close Date

Job Summary

The Marriott Library is seeking an undergraduate student in computer science, data science, or a related discipline to assist with research data management efforts on campus. This position will allow the hired student to gain data literacy skills, practical experience in their field of study, and mentoring from the Marriott Library’s data librarians. It is an especially helpful opportunity for students seeking to work in data analytics, data science, or computer science. Applicants should have experience working with data and knowledge of SQL , R, and/or APIs.

This position is aimed at providing a student with experience in data science or data analytics. As such, specific responsibilities will be decided on by the student in collaboration with supervisors to ensure a beneficial experience that aligns with their skills and interests. The hired student will initially be responsible for reporting on the University of Utah’s research data repository using a SQL database and compiling citation statistics for datasets produced by the University’s researchers.

The hired student will work directly with the Marriott Library’s Research Data Librarians, Kaylee Alexander and Madison Golden. This position may be done on-site in the Marriott Library or virtually. On-site work may be required up to 50% of the time, with additional on-site time during onboarding.

For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.

Responsibilities

• Reporting on the University of Utah’s research data repository, The Hive

• Citation tracking and reporting for datasets produced by University of Utah researchers

• Additional responsibilities will be dependent on the hired students qualifications and interests, but may include utilizing APIs, generating data visualizations, and more!

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of Utah student enrolled 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

Preferences

• Interest in working with data, data analytics, and reporting

• Undergraduate student in computer science, data science, or related disciplines.

• Experience in SQL or R.

• Experience working with APIs, web scraping, or other web technologies.

• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively as well as independently.

• Willingness to learn complex procedures and new technologies.

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Good English comprehension and written language skills.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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