Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position is fully in person. This is a contract position until June 30, 2025.

Department Summary


Established in 1969, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC) is a national research center dedicated to advancing historical, transformative and interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges research with community voices. The Institute of American Cultures houses the AASC along with the American Indian Studies Center, Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, and Chicano Studies Research Center. The centers are the only ethnic studies organized research units (ORU) among the 10 University of California campuses. The AASC advances research and the field of ethnic studies through publications, public programs and events, providing funding opportunities, maintaining the largest Asian American Studies library and archives in the U.S., housing 7 Endowed Chaired Professorships, and community partnerships with local, state, and national organizations. The Center has 13 staff and Faculty Advisory Committee made of 55 faculty members across campus.

Position Summary

Under direction of Information Technology Coordinator, the Data Collection Management Specialist will implement, manage, and document database authority for the Center's special research collections. On-site training will include identification of comprehensive and precise data/metadata points that control authority and standardization. The Data Collection Management Specialist will also receive on-the-job training on assignments that will be monitored and tracked by the Information Technology Coordinator. Incumbent will learn to apply basic intellectual data/metadata elements characteristic of records and documents significant to research and curriculum development on AANHPI 's and their communities. The Data Collection Management Specialist will also become familiar with various project work flows needed to manage records within scope, research objective, and capacity. Incumbent will assist the Information Technology Coordinator with completion of database audits and proposed action plans. Incumbent is responsible for observing and enforcing prevailing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying applications.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal direction/supervision from Research Specialist and Digital Initiatives Coordinator. (Required)

• Pass background check and clearance from UCLA Police Department (Required)

• Demonstrated understanding of and implementation of query tools and practices; data modeling; query performance. (Required)

• Experience working with data describing unique cataloging elements and metadata descriptors. (Required)

• Familiarity with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American research, demographic implications, and community civic engagement needs. (Preferred)

• Familiarity with Asian American Studies Department at UCLA and curriculum priorities. (Preferred)

• Familiarity with database assignments undertaken in other projects to coordinate deadlines, deliverables, and capacity. (Preferred)

• Work with data-driven applications that meet standards for authority and precision, and assist with production of reliable documentation (Preferred)

• Understanding of IT security and data privacy principles, esp. in relation to HIPAA, PERPA guidelines, along with ability to identify records that are candidates for redaction. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule


8 am to 5 pm

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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