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Extra Help Assistant

University of Arkansas System
Little Rock, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Oct 2025

About the role

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Closing Date:


Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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.

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Department:

School of Physical Science


Department's Website:

https://ualr.edu/geology/


Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Geology is seeking to hire an Extra Help Assistant. The Extra Help Assistant will work closely with the Rock Lab Manager to maintain the lab and assist students. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.


Qualifications:

Required Education and or Experience:

  • Geology major or related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Help undergraduates make thin sections in support of several courses and research projects;

  • Maintain rock cutting and polishing equipment;

  • Monitor rock lab supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must have knowledge of rocks.

  • Must know how to cut, polish, and teach students how to use the equipment;

  • Must have experience maintaining rock lab supplies.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$900


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Joshua Spinler
Geology Program Coordinator
jxspinler@ualr.edu


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.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial histor

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