Graduate Assistant - Academic Counselor

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

16d • $19,260

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s 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 nation’s 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. Academic Counselor Graduate Assistants are responsible for assisting the Office of Student-Athlete Success staff with monitoring Student-Athlete academic achievement. The following duties/responsibilities may be required of each graduate assistant: 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.

Requirements

• Earned Bachelor's degree from and accredited institution of higher education
• Enrollment and/or acceptance in a University of Arkansas graduate program
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication, analytical, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, professional environment and meet established work deadlines
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends

Nice To Haves

• Interest in working in academic support services for student-athletes, advising, and/or student affairs
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or better
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct academic meetings with student-athletes to monitor academic progress, degree progress, and continuing eligibility
• Monitor nightly study hall in the Jerry & Gene Jones Family Student-Athlete Success Center - assist with and maintain order, facilitate appropriate learning environment, and direct traffic
• Efficiently utilize various university student databases such as GradesFirst, UAConnect, Blackboard, and Teamworks
• Create and submit Student-Athlete academic reports to counselors and coaches
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and conduct tours of the academic facilitates
• Assist in collaboration of departmental events and work in a group to complete assigned tasks, such as the Student-Athlete Graduation Receptions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level