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Graduate Research Assistant

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Department: English

Graduate Research Assistant

  • 497966
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Temporary Staff
  • Closing on: Apr 23 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $22 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 20 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to assist with the ongoing digitization of the William Langer Papers and the Usher Burdick Papers, as well as the creation of the Milton R. Young Papers available through the Chester Fritz Library. These activities are part of the newly formed Northern Plains Digital Initiatives Higher Education Consortium (UND, Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Sitting Bull College, Turtle Mountain Community College, United Tribes Technical College). This Consortium is intended to address tribal college and Indigenous community archival needs involving the preservation, digitization, and curation of Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage materials. The person in this position may also assist in community outreach, curricular, and co-curricular activities across the Consortium with the assistance of the Consortium’s Digital Archivist and Tribal Liaison.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with the creation and/or building of UND-based, Consortium-related digital humanities collections.
  • Create/update technical documentation related to UND-based, Consortium-related digital humanities collections. 

Required Competencies

  • Ability to digitize archival materials, particularly print and photos.
  • Ability to interact positively and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and track tasks to meet objectives as they relate to position duties.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate student in English
  • Experience using Digital Humanities methods/tools
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the tribes within the geographical boundaries of North Dakota and the surrounding region.
  • Experience building collections in UND’s Scholarly Commons
  • Experience in managing culturally sensitive data and ethical conduct of research to protect Indigenous data sovereignty.

To Apply

For a successful screening, make sure your application materials reflect how you meet the requirements of the position. 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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