Graduate Assistant Talent Development

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is seeking a highly organized graduate assistant with a strong academic record to join the Talent & Organization Development team. This position will support the design, implementation, and analysis of assessments and evaluation strategies that measure the effectiveness of employee, supervisor, leadership, and technical development programs. Working closely with the Director of Talent & Organization Development and the Manager of Training Design & Effectiveness, the graduate assistant will help gather and analyze data to ensure programs meet participant needs, achieve desired learning outcomes, and inform continuous improvement efforts. Additional responsibilities related to talent development, employee engagement, performance management, and well-being may be assigned as needed. 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

• Enrollment in a Graduate degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas, with minimum 3.0 GPA
• At least one year of relevant work experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to think critically and logically
• Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in one of the following programs: Human Resources Development, Adult and Lifelong Learning, Business Administration, Educational Technology, Operations Management
• Experience in employee development, organizational development, instructional design, or user experience design
• Experience with research, data organization, writing, presentation development, or creating employee-facing resources

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and analysis of assessments and evaluation strategies that measure the effectiveness of employee, supervisor, leadership, and technical development programs.
• Gather and analyze data to ensure programs meet participant needs, achieve desired learning outcomes, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with additional responsibilities related to talent development, employee engagement, performance management, and well-being as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level