Graduate Assistant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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:

Nursing Department

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Graduate students work 10 hours per week. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Qualifications:

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: 

• Masters degree;

• Enrolled in a doctoral program on campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Graduate assistants in the School of Nursing work in various capacities, including:

• Assisting faculty with research;

• Assisting simulation faculty with data collection;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously on a deadline; 

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to take the initiative and work independently.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Sloan Davidson, Department Chair, esdavidson@ualr.edu

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