Extra Help​/Trojan Works Ceramic Studio Assistant

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Temporary Position

Extra Help/Trojan Works Student Workers serve in various roles across campus as Institutional Work-Study (IWS) student workers. Specific duties are designated by the department hiring manager to include but are not limited to customer service, answering phones, and clerical work. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. This position is a provisional appointment with UA Little Rock and is funded through a grant or contract.

Annual position renewal is contingent upon continued grant funding and satisfactory job performance.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Degree-seeking UA Little Rock students enrolled in classes at the time of application;
• Eligible to legally work 20 hours per week in the United States;
• Must be ineligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Electric and Gas Kiln Maintenance;
• Kiln Loading and Unloading;
• Kiln Shelf Washing and Scraping;
• Glaze Mixing;
• Clay Mixing;
• Sweeping and Mopping the Studio;
• Cleaning Sinks and Clay Traps;
• Assisting in the day to day operations in the studio.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to move and lift 50 pounds at a time;
• The ability to accurately read scales and measurements;
• Knowledge of clay states of dryness and the appropriate time to load a kiln;
• Knowledge of how to fire a kiln, both gas and electric;

Additional Information:

Cover letter/letter of application required for consideration for Trojan Works positions.

Salary Information: $11.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Cover letter/letter of application required for consideration.

Recruitment Contact Information:
Nancy Hyde, Trojan Works Coordinator, trojanworks

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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 history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:
Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:
No