Job Information
University of Utah Programming Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 12/20/2024
Requisition Number PRN15486N
Job Title UU Student - Library
Working Title Programming Assistant
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Specific days and times may be decided upon between the student and supervisors, between M-F and 9am-5pm
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 15.50
Close Date 05/20/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Marriott Library is seeking a graduate or advanced undergraduate student in computer science or a related field to assist with a grant-funded research project aimed at improving theMarriott Reparative Metadata Assessment Tool(MaRMAT), an open-source Python application developed for assessing problematic and outdated terms in library collections metadata. MaRMAT can currently be run in the command line or, for Windows users, in a GUI that has been programmed using tkinter. The tool’s design facilitates an easy-to-follow process for comparing metadata against a lexicon of terms. The hired student will work closely with Metadata Strategies Librarian Rachel Wittmann and Research Data Librarian Kaylee Alexander to make improvements to the beta version of MaRMAT with the goal of improving accessibility, UX design, and performance, as well as explore options for creating a web-based version.
This position will provide the hired student with practical application development and programming experience and hands-on research opportunities. Applicants should have proficiency in python and an interest in software development. The hired student will also have the opportunity to contribute to project documentation and dissemination, including presentations and publications related to this work.
The student will be hired for the Spring 2025 semester with the possibility of extending through Summer/Fall 2025 as needed. This is a hybrid position, with on-site hours in the Marriott Library and remote hours (based on a supervisors approval). On-site work will be required up to 50% of the time, with additional on-site time during onboarding.
For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.
Responsibilities
Evaluate existing MaRMAT code
Propose and implement changes to the MaRMAT GUI to improve user experience
Investigate options for creating a web application
Contribute to MaRMAT documentation and related research outputs
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current University of Utah student enrolled 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
Preferences
Graduate or advanced undergraduate student in computer science or a related discipline
Proficiency in Python
Experience with software development and programming
Interest in UX design and web accessibility
Interest in Apple OS application scripting
Ability to work creatively and collaboratively as well as independently
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good English comprehension and written language skills
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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