Graduate Recruitment Graduate Assistant 12 MONTH

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Closing Date:

05/14/2026

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:

Graduate Recruitment Outreach

Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Recruitment Graduate Assistant will be tasked with communicating and interacting with prospective international undergraduate and international and domestic graduate students. Graduate assistants are also responsible for all duties assigned by the Office of Graduate and International Recruitment. All graduate assistants have primary areas of responsibility but work in a team to provide excellent service to prospective international and domestic students as well as faculty and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Learn and utilize digital recruitment programs and platforms to effectively recruit graduate students online
Assist with recruitment events
Assists with campus outreach efforts
Conduct campus tours with prospective students/families
Assist with the scheduling and coordination of prospective student campus visits with departments and recruiters
Assist recruitment with Graduate Student Ambassadors
Participate in recruitment panels and campaigns
Maintain flexible office hours each week
Communicate effectively with supervisors staff and faculty
Assist with outreach to prospective students

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.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours a week. The GA will perform duties at the Graduate School as well as elsewhere on campus as needed to meet the goals of the program.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have earned bachelors from an accredited institution

• Must be admitted to a graduate school program at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of UofA Campus and Resources

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in AI Systems (Ocelt Microsoft Co-Pilot)

• Ability to speak publicly at events and panels

• Ability to work an collaborate with diverse groups in a professional multicultural setting

• Ability to participate in content strategies (vlogging reels ads etc.)

• High digital literacy and an ability to learn new programs and practices quickly

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Commensurate with education and experience; Masters student $19260 or PhD student $23100Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusMiriam Burns Human Resources Business Partner GSIE

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:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Talking

Benefits Eligible:

No