Graduate Assistant Talent Management

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is seeking a highly organized candidate with an excellent academic record for a graduate assistant position on the Talent & Organization Development team. This position focuses on supporting career pathing initiatives that help employees understand growth opportunities, identify skill and competency expectations, and navigate potential career progression within the organization. The duties of the position will include working with the manager of organization development and the director of talent and organization development to assist with research, data gathering, resource development, stakeholder coordination, and the creation of tools and materials that support employee career progression and development. Additional work may be done related to performance framework, and/or organizational change management. Other duties related to talent development, management, engagement, or wellness 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 or related graduate programs: Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management, Adult and Lifelong Learning, Business Administration, Operations Management.
• Experience in career development, competency models, job architecture, talent management, or employee development.
• Experience with research, data organization, writing, presentation development, or creating employee-facing resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, data gathering, resource development, stakeholder coordination, and the creation of tools and materials that support employee career progression and development.
• Work with the manager of organization development and the director of talent and organization development.
• Perform additional work related to performance framework, and/or organizational change management.
• Undertake other duties related to talent development, management, engagement, or wellness 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
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level