Graduate Assistant for the Office of Financial Affairs (OFA)

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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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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville

• Available to attend OFA Board meetings held Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semester

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with basic budgeting

• Experience with event management meeting coordination and agenda development

• Prior experience working with student leaders

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan effective events

• Time management and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Basic budgeting skills

Additional Information:

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

• Criminal Background Check

• Sex Offender Registry

Compensation & Benefits:

• $14445 for 50% appointed9 month masters degree seeking GAs

• Visit and Schedule:

  • The position is designed to bea20hour perweekin-personcommitment

  • Weekly hours worked between 8am-7pm

  • Must attend weekly OFA board meetings Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m.

  Employment Timeline:

  • Start date is8/10/2026and end date is 5/14/2027

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

  CommunicationCritical ThinkingProfessionalism

  • Ability to Use Oral Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through speech that is easy to understand engaging and employs proper tone

  • 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 readand employs proper tone

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

  • 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

  
  Salary Information:

  $14445 for a 9 month position

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

  Optional Documents:

  Cover Letter/Letter of Application Proof of Veteran Status

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  Erin Butler Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration in the Division of Student Affairs

  
  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 preference 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:

  No