Online Student Support Graduate Assistant
This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.
Summary of Job Duties:
Online Student Support Graduate Assistant – Office of Graduate Student Support
The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for:
1. Assisting in the planning and coordination of on sessions pertinent to graduate students as they encounter various aspects of writing during their academic experience, including successful academic writing, grant writing, editing.
2. Coordination and implementation of workshops, classroom presentations to help graduate students sharpen necessary skills for personal, academic, and professional success, with primary focus of graduate students enrolled in online programs.
3. Acting as a team member for Office of Graduate Student Support to collaborate on other duties, as needs arise.
The Graduate Assistant will report to the Director of Graduate Student Support for the Graduate School and International Education, who will help the Graduate Assistant establish goals for the program and will provide leadership and guidance as needed to ensure the success of the program.
The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours a week. The GA will perform duties at the Graduate School, as well as elsewhere on campus, as needed, to meet the goals of the program.
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:
Must have an earned bachelor's degree and be admitted to the Graduate School at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with research, research writing, and tutoring and/or teaching
Experience working with special student populations, including ESL students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong writing skills and extensive experience writing at the graduate student level
Strong interpersonal communications skills
Strong organizational skills
Additional Information:
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
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:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Melissa Erwin, Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration; mpalmat@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.