Graduate Assistant (Multiple Hirers)

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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.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• 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

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Professionalism, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Job Duties and/or 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.