Fulbright Student Success Graduate Assistant - 12 Month

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Closing Date:

04/01/2026

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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.

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Department:

Fulbright College Student Success

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Student Success Graduate Assistant (GA) serves as a coach supporting the Fulbright College Student Success team in student engagement and outreach efforts. In this role, the GA works directly with current students through emails, text messages, in-person meetings, and campus events to foster connection and promote academic success. Outreach initiatives include creating engaging communications and personalized materials, such as time management strategies and study plans, to encourage strong response rates and guide students throughout their academic journey. The coach also provides clear information about student success programming and campus resources, ensuring students are aware of the support available to them. Collaboration is a key component of the position, with the GA building and maintaining relationships with instructors, advisors, and student support staff, and meeting regularly with faculty and staff to coordinate targeted outreach for courses with high DFW (D, F, Withdrawal) rates. Ongoing tracking and analysis of outreach efforts help assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement strategies.


Duties & Responsibilities:

· Assist in planning and implementing student engagement and outreach initiatives.
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