Graduate Assistant for Honors College Futures Hub
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Job Location:
Fayetteville, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Graduate Assistant
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded 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 Success Support
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Graduate Assistant supports the Honors College Futures Hubs mission to help honors students make the most of their honors experience on campus and plan for their life post-degree. The graduate assistant will develop and implement original resources and programming for students. After receiving training in the areas of study abroad research and/or pre-professional preparation the graduate assistant will conduct their own 1:1 appointments application review sessions and workshops. In addition to their responsibilities assisting honors students this position will also manage communication platforms and prepare student data for analysis ensuring students and staff have access to high-quality information to help both achieve their goals. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills organization initiative teamwork experience and a commitment to academic excellence within a diverse learning community.
Funding is available for professional development including the opportunity to attend a professional conference during this positions tenure as graduate assistant.
The package also includes the option of purchasing health insurance through the Graduate School.
Work hours vary with some evening and weekend work but the expectation is a 20-hour work week.
All Honors College GAs must maintain a 3.0 GPA in graduate school to maintain their position.
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:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
Student organizational and leadership experience in extracurricular or other undergraduate activities
Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with study abroad and honors research
Knowledge Skillsand Abilities:
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Organization and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects
Willingness to learn new software systems
Familiarity with Excel and a willingness to learn more skills as necessary
Additional Information:
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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 RegistryThe 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:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
NoRequired Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Sports Coaching
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Research Experience
- Website Maintenance
- Driving
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
