Graduate Assistant (Multiple Positions)

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

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 Graduate Assistant (GA) position in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education will work either ten (10) or twenty (20) hours a week for one of the various units within the college. GA assignments may include emphasis in teaching, 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 graduate students
Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance
Ability to work without constant supervision
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to use customer service initiatives to clients and the campus community
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Ability to work with diverse student populations
Ability to coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of your office
Independent worker and a team player
Excellent organizational skills
Self-motivated, problem-solving, proactive attitude, and highly dependable

Nice To Haves

Professionalism, attention to detail, and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Notify the appropriate chair, graduate coordinator and/or supervisor when absent
Work with diverse populations
Coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of your 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
comport with FERPA requirements
Assist with other duties as assigned