Graduate Assistant - Academic Advising

University of Arkansas System•Monticello, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), a campus of the University of Arkansas System, is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Academic Advising Department. This position involves performing basic reception duties, data entry, contacting students identified through the UAM Academic Alert system, referring students to appropriate academic resources, and assisting with registration and retention efforts. The role also includes daily campus mail pickup and delivery, running errands across campus as needed, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the lobby area and GA office. The Graduate Assistant will also be responsible for sorting and distributing campus mail and other correspondence.

Requirements

Completed an undergraduate degree program (bachelor's degree)
Enrolled in an approved graduate degree program
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform basic reception duties including greeting visitors and students.
Answer telephone, direct calls, and take messages.
Data entry or basic word processing using Microsoft Word and/or Excel occasionally.
Contact students identified through the UAM Academic Alert system.
Refer students to appropriate academic resources.
Assist with registration and retention efforts as needed.
Pickup and/or deliver campus mail daily.
Run errands across campus throughout the day as needed.
Keep lobby area, GA office and desk clean and in an orderly manner.
Sort and distribute campus mail and other correspondence as needed.