Graduate Assistant (Multiple Hirers)

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Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant (Non-Classified)

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:

College of Humanities Arts, Social Sciences & Education

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) position in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education will work either ten (10) or twenty (20) hours a week for one of the various units within the college. GA assignments may include emphasis in teaching, research, administration, or public service. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution 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

• 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 environmen