Graduate Assistant - Information Science

• 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.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's 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 (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance., * 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.

The 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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.