Graduate Assistant /Research

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The UA Little Rock Graduate School has an opening for a 9-month Graduate Assistant. This Graduate Assistant (GA) will work twenty (20) hours a week for the School of Public Affairs. GA assignments may include emphasis in research, administration, or public service. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 students
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% -20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Maintain enrollment in at least nine (9) credit hours
• Primary and secondary research abilities
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Locating and editing digital information
• Revising documents based on feedback from stakeholders
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Written and oral communication in English
• Work well with diverse populations
• Strong organization capabilities and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Research experience assisting with data collection and project management

Responsibilities

• Notify the appropriate chair, graduate coordinator and/or supervisor when absent
• Coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of assigned office
• Organizational skills to organize different projects
• Be accessible to students or colleagues through email and scheduled appointments
• Prepare materials as needed as determined by chair, graduate coordinator, and/or supervisor
• Maintain records and meet deadlines as required by administration
• Respect confidentiality of all individuals; comply with IRB requirements
• Assist with other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level