GSIE Development Assistant

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08/24/2026Administrative Operations and SupportNoRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas Fayetteville

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DevelopmentThe Development Assistant for the Office of Development and Constituent Relations in the Graduate School and International Education (GSIE) will assist in supporting GSIEs approved fund raising goals and strategies by effectively communicating with colleagues donors alumni and constituents regarding fund raising efforts.

This specific role will mainly be administrative in nature including database management and record keeping as well as occasionally planning events or meetings.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least one year of experience in a customer-facing administrative communications or closely related role

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in using standard computer applications including word processing spreadsheets databases internet applications and membership databases with the ability to learn new platforms as required

• Skilled in marketing event management communications and in using social media

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when managing sensitive information including financial reports and constituent data

• Ability to communicate professionally in English both verbally and in writing

• Ability to work well in a small high-energy organization; a collaborator willing to take on new challenges with demonstrated ability to partner with staff and member volunteers

Additional Information:

$21500 annually at 20 hours per weekCover 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:

Note: This position is 50% appointed which means employee will work part time hours (20 hours per week) but is eligible for most benefits.Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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N/AN/AHearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting TalkingYes