Graduate Assistant Student Engagement
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Responsibilities may include assisting with student check-in basic data entry resume reviews career readiness programming and Blackboard career modules. The Graduate Assistant will also support career fairs workshops tabling events and outreach initiatives including assisting with promotional materials and social media content. This position requires professionalism attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality when working with student records and sensitive information in accordance with university policies and FERPA guidelines. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
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Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
- Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours a week/PT-25% - 10 hours a week) with regular attendance;
- Eligible to legally work up to 20 hours per week in the United States.
Student Advising & Outreach
- Create or update presentations and deliver workshops on common career topics (e.g. resumes and internships) and for targeted audiences (e.g. student-athletes and graduating seniors);
- Provide individual career advising to help students with resume writing job and internship searches and mock interviews.
Event Planning & Marketing
- Serve as liaison for marketing events programs and workshops aimed at students and alumni;
- Creatively promote programs and events to maximize student participation;
- Maintain office social media accounts to ensure timely dissemination of information.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with student check-in customer service and front-desk operations;
- Perform basic data entry record maintenance and other administrative support tasks;
- Conduct resume reviews and provide feedback to students using University Career Services resources and guidelines;
- Assist with updating of career readiness programming workshops and outreach initiatives;
- Support Blackboard career modules and related student engagement activities;
- Assist with career fairs workshops tabling events and other Career Services programs including event setup promotion and student support;
- Assist with the creation of promotional materials social media content and marketing efforts to increase awareness of Career Services programs and resources;
- Maintain confidentiality when working with student records and sensitive information and participate in professional development activities;
- Assist with training or supporting Career Ambassador and Work-Study students as needed.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram Facebook LinkedIn etc.);
- Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g. Canva Adobe Express) and video editing is a plus;
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail;
- Adequate in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint);
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Creative adaptable and willing to learn;
- Must have availability to support outreach marketing and tabling events. Most events occur during regular business hours with the highest concentration on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend events may be required.
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- Resume;
- Unofficial Transcript (Proof of a minimum of 8 academic credits and a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.)
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
