Positions Available: 1
Position Title: Scholars Lab Graduate Student Technician
Department: Scholars Lab, RSDI
Supervisor: Karina Sánchez
The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, please visit our website: https://www.lib.utexas.edu/
Position is subject to renewal each semester.
Work Schedule: As arranged with supervisor: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, for up to 20 hours/week.
Duties:
- Staff reception desk in Scholars Lab
- Support users who need help using technology in the Scholars Lab
- Participate in assessment of Scholars Lab initiative
- Support events taking place in the Scholars Lab
- Manage communication of events such as social media posts and newsletters
- Contribute to a wide range of library digital projects, for example digital exhibits, data curation for project work
- Assist with workshops on digital scholarship tools for library workshop series, such as Data and Donuts and the Digital Humanities Workshop Series
- Answer email requests and provide consultation support to Scholars Lab users
Required Qualifications:
- UT Austin graduate student enrolled in minimum of 6 credits for the Fall 2025 semester.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Standard computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Excel or similar software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with any of the following: scripting languages, data visualization, data cleaning or manipulation, digital humanities tools or platforms, natural language processing, optical character recognition (OCR), digital libraries or digital collections expertise, metadata, mapping
- Instruction or teaching experience
- Promotion and marketing skills, especially social media
We want to emphasize that although experience in certain areas is desirable, candidates who meet the required qualifications and demonstrate excellent promise are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration.
Working Conditions: Regular indoor working conditions.
Rate of Pay: $20.00
Applicant Instructions: Applicants should apply with a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Karina Sánchez
Scholars Lab Librarian
karinasanchez@austin.utexas.edu
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.