Student Graduate Assistant - Presidents Office

About the role

The successful candidate will conduct archival research, and supervise undergraduate research assistants’ work in the University archives, as well as other repositories identified by the History Project team, and relevant to the historical record of the University. The successful graduate research assistant will be responsible for keeping a record, organizing, and analyzing data related to the History Project, and will have experience in the methodologies and conducting of historical research. Other tasks may include literature review, data processing and digitization, and collaborative work on project-related events and/or tasks.  Developing archival strategic plans in line with research objectives agreed-upon with the research team.   Identifying, locating, and organizing research materials related to Tulane’s history.   Supervising undergraduate research assistants or other personnel on research-related tasks.   Searching for and reviewing published literature on research topics related to the History Project.   Knowledge of historical methods and archival research methods   Academic expertise in any of the following subject related to the History Project - History of the African Diaspora; the Atlantic Slave Trade, New Orleans/Gulf South, 20 th Century U. S. South,    Knowledge of higher education research principles and practices   Skill in planning, organizing resources and establishing priorities   Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, including any experience supervising or mentoring undergraduate students   Skill in both verbal and written communication   Skill in the use of personal computer and related basic software applications   Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at.