Academics Graduate Assistant

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Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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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Department:

Academic Support & Compliance

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking an Academic Support Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will have a variety of duties including monitoring academic progress, aiding in the approval of student-athlete schedules, helping to conduct weekly mentor meetings, and helping to maintain/provide coaches with study hall logs and progress reports. In addition, the candidate must be available to monitor study hall weekly and any other duties as assigned by the department head. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Hold a 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 students; 
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 Hours per week) with regular attendance.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience with NCAA rules and regulations, most specifically Progress Towards Degree;
• Experience working with student-athletes (personal experience as an athlete or tutor for athletes);
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students;
• Seeking a long-term career in athletics.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track student-athlete progress for Olympic teams and other teams as assigned;
• Meet with at-risk student-athletes to discuss class progress including grades, upcoming assignments/papers/exams;
• Assist students with implementing various study strategies to improve their academic skills and provide feedback and suggestions for improving after assignments, papers, and exams;
• Aid in reviewing class selections and degree progress for all students, and will communicate any academic or eligibility issues to a full-tim