Graduate Assistant For Student Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Closing Date:
06/19/2026
Type of Position:
Graduate Assistant
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Registered Student Organizations
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Graduate Assistant for Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) serves as a valuable resource for SIL student leaders by coordinating leadership development programs and advising members of the SOOIE Executive Board. The Graduate Assistant will develop knowledge and skills in these major areas of responsibility: program planning, student advising, small group facilitation, marketing, assessment, budget, and interpersonal communication. The Graduate Assistant role is one that contributes significantly to the overall operation of Student Involvement and Leadership. The Graduate Assistant will be supervised by the Assistant Director for Registered Student Organizations.
This position is primarily a student-facing position, so remote work is limited, and some nights and weekends can be expected. 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.
This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Communication, Professionalism, and Leadership.
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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher from an accredited university
• Unconditional enrollment in a Graduate degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working independently and in groups
• Undergraduate involvement in student involvement, event coordination, and student organization leadership is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:
Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:

• Criminal history & sex offender registry check

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:
The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Sedentary Work | Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Visual Acuity:

• Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation for 12-month GA position is $23,631 (master student) or $28,217 (doctoral student) plus tuition (fees will be the responsibility of the student).

Hours and Schedule:

• This position requires 20 hours per week. One hour per week will be for SOOIE board meetings, and the rest should be served during normal business hours.

Employment Timeline:

• Position is a 12-month appointment with the start date being the week before classes start. Student must take classes during fall, spring, and at least one class during one of the summer sessions.

Supervision: Assistant Director for Registered Student Organizations, Office of Student Leadership & Involvement
This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:
Communication | Leadership |Professionalism

• Ability to Use Oral Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through speech, that is, easy to understand, engaging and employs proper tone.
• Ability to Use Written Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through written mediums that is free from spelling and grammar errors, easy to understand, engaging to read and employ proper tone.
• Ability to Inspire, Persuade, & Motivate: Ability to use emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills through acknowledging others' needs, contributions, thoughts, and feelings with the goal of guiding and motivating others and improving the team's functioning and success.
• Ability to Demonstrate Dependability: Act as a dependable, diligent member of a work environment by being present, prepared, responsible for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions and showing attention to detail.

Application Instructions and Required Documents:

• Applications will be submitted via WorkDay. Please contact the Assistant Director for RSO at rso@uark.edu with additional questions about the position.

Application deadline: June 18, 2026
Salary Information:
$23,631 for Master's students
$28,217 for Doctorial students
Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Trisha Blau
tblau@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
No