Graduate Assistant UREC Wellness 12 Month

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Closing Date:

02/13/2026

Type of Position:

Graduate AssistantNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Student Wellness

Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant for Wellness will assist the Wellness Coordinator with the day-to-day responsibilities of the UARK Wellness program including wellness and health education programming and administrative tasks. The responsibilities include; developing and leading workshops assisting with the execution of events and presentations in conjunction with the Wellness Peer Educators assisting with training of the Wellness Peer Educator staff and data collection by tracking and compiling attendance tracking and learning objectives.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Communication Professionalism and Critical Thinking.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average

• Admission to a graduate degree programatthe University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degreefrom an accredited institution of higher education preferably in Public Health Health Promotion Psychology Social Work Education Communications or a related field of study

• Experience planning or executing health education events and/or programs

• Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of health promotion and behavior change theories

• Excellent communication skills

• Computer literacy and technology skills preferably with Microsoft Suite

• Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skill

• Ability to create environments that foster participation of all groups

• Ability to understand their own agency and social responsibility

• Ability to identify and make referrals to network of campus services

Additional Information:

Required License(s) Certification(s) & Background Checks:

• Required criminal background check

• Required sex offender registry check

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:

The following physical activities are associated with the position.

• Light Work If the use of force is greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work.

• Hearing talking- Constantly

• Standing- Frequently

• Crouching feeling manipulating items with fingers grasping kneeling pushing repetitive motion sitting walking- Occasionally

Visual Acuity:

• Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage Rate: $19280 (annual stipend)

Hours and Schedule:

• The position is designed to be a 20 hours per week in person commitment

• Weekly work hours vary and may include morning evening and weekend

Employment Timeline:

• This position hires on an as needed basis

• This position is eligible for up to 2 years of continuous employment upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment

Supervision:

Mallory Swan Wellness Coordinator

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:

Communication Professionalism Critical Thinking

• Ability to Use Written Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through written mediums that is free from spelling and grammar errors easy to understand engaging to read and employs proper tone

• Ability to Demonstrate Dependability: Act as a dependable diligent member of a work environment by being present prepared responsible for your actions behaviors performance and decisions and showing attention to detail

• Ability to Gather & Analyze Data: Ability to locate and collect information thoughtfully and thoroughly evaluate the quality of the information and consider a multitude of options to develop credible solutions

• Ability Act with Integrity: Act with integrity in the workplace by being trustworthy accountable respectful of colleagues and stakeholders and finding ways to align and navigate personal ethics in with workplace

Application Instructions and Required Document:

• Resume

• List of three professional references

• Application documents must be submitted in Workday

• Application deadline: 2/13/2026

$19260Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusMallory Swan Wellness Coordinator

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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 orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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:

Feeling Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Reaching Sitting Standing Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing Climbing Crawling Crouching Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Sharps Stooping Talking

Benefits Eligible:

No