Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Requirements

• A student majoring in Hospitality Tourism Management
• strong academic record with a 3.0 or higher GPA
• involved in campus-related activities
• critical thinker
• self-motivated
• ability to work independently and with others
• previous leadership roles in student organizations
• excellent organizational and leadership skills
• strong interpersonal skills
• good writing and verbal communications skills
• basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)

Responsibilities

• assisting professors with administrative tasks
• organizing campus events related to recruitment of new students
• Conducting research tasks
• Managing equipment and facility reservations (under the supervision of a faculty member)
• Maintaining databases
• assisting with student, faculty, and staff professional development
• Provide tutoring or academic assistance to students
• Attend training sessions or professional development workshops
• Complete other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees