Metadata Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/01/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17182N
Job Title
UU Student - Library
Working Title
Research Data Management Assistant
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
10-15
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
$16.00
Close Date
08/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Marriott Library is seeking a student to work closely with Open Scholarship and Data Services as an assistant for Research Data Management. This position will allow the hired student to gain hands-on experience working with research data from a variety of disciplines and learning about data management, curation, and documentation with an emphasis on open science. It is an especially helpful opportunity for students interested in research and/or information science, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in data analytics, data engineering, or data governance.
The hired student will primarily serve as an assistant with our research data repository, The Hive (https://hive.utah.edu/). Working in collaboration with the library's two research data librarians, specific projects will include reviewing and helping to curate new data deposits, normalizing metadata, and mapping legacy metadata onto our new interface, including checking and updating metadata records and README files for internal consistency. The hired student will also have opportunities to assist with reporting related to The Hive and other research data management services. Experience working with APIs is a plus.
This work must be done on-site at the Marriott Library. The work schedule will be set to accommodate the student's course schedule.
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

• Reviewing and helping to curate incoming research data deposits for the University of Utah's research data repository, The Hive.
• Normalizing metadata and mapping legacy metadata onto the repository's new interface.
• Checking and updating metadata and README files to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assisting with reporting, analytics, and generating data visualizations related to The Hive and other research data management services.
• Additional responsibilities dependent on the hired student's qualifications and interests, which may include utilizing APIs or supporting other research data services initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications
Preferences

• Experience in working with data, data analytics, and reporting.
• Interest in Open Science and data sharing.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Willingness to learn new procedures and workflows.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good English comprehension and written language skills.
• Current University of Utah student enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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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