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Closing Date:

06/09/2024

Type of Position:

Graduate AssistantNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

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:

International Students and Scholars Outreach

Summary of Job Duties:

The mission of the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) is to strengthen the University of Arkansas as an active member of the international community. The Outreach Team is responsible for the International Culture Team (ICT), iFriend Program and International Education Week Promotion. ICT is a program sponsored by ISS to bring the world to the U of A campus and Northwest Arkansas community through cultural presentations, performances, and demonstrations for children, students, and adults. The Outreach GA’s primary responsibility will be to assist the Outreach team leader with this team, and when needed, assist with iFriend events.

Key duties of the ICT GA include

Scheduling
• Schedule training events for new ICT members
• Schedule rooms/spaces for events
• Schedule ICT events
• Contact students to participate in these events
• Schedule meetings to prepare students for events

Event Planning

• Work with UA students, scholars, faculty, staff, and campus and community organizations with their unique request for a cultural program
• Plan monthly International Culture Team meetings with student leaders and staff
• Plan campus or community events with team members and/or other offices for collaboration

Transportation

• Transport supplies for events around and off campus
• Shop for materials and supplies to support upcoming events

Office Tasks

• Keep current with email correspondence
• Track programs and student participation in ictevents.uark.edu
• Follow up with new students on the team, and invite them to training and events
• Compile evaluations of events
• Design promotional materials
• Produce creative Power Points
• Promote programs in various venues
• Assist with team organization of office space, pantry, cultural & catering items
• Check in and out cultural and catering items
• Assist with social media for team account

Leadership/Training

• Plan and lead training events such as New Member Training I & II
• Follow up after events to evaluate effectiveness of the events
• Give feedback to presenters after events to encourage and improve presentation skills
• Work with ICT Core and volunteer

Other

• Team recruitment online, in person, and at events
• Assist iFriend Coordinator with larger programs during new student orientation, iFriend receptions, and quarterly events.
• Assist with the tracking and management of volunteers

All graduate assistants must earn at least a 2.85 grade point average on all courses taken for graduate credit each semester of appointment, though departments and programs may have higher grade point average requirements.

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 from an accredited institution

• Must be admitted to a graduate school program at the University of Arkansas

Requirements of Outreach Assistant Applicants

• Be admitted to and planning to enroll in at least 3 credit hours 2nd Summer term or 6 credit hours in a graduate degree program at the University of Arkansas for the Fall 2024 semester.

• Have authorization to be employed in the United States up to 20 hours per week

• Have a flexible schedule and availability to work events in the evenings and on weekends

• Flexible work hours to meet students, attend, assist, or coordinate events. These hours can include weekends, mornings, afternoons and Thursday and/or Friday afternoons & evenings

• Experience organizing/coordinating events

• Have computer skills in a PC environment using Microsoft Office and Adobe software

• Possess intercultural communication skills to be able to work with students from a variety of different countries and cultural backgrounds

• Must enjoy a fast-paced work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for international education

• Experience teaching and training

• Ability to promote programs and events through social media and print media

• Experience organizing/coordinating programs

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Leadership experience

• Cross-cultural experience such as living or studying in a country other than your home country.

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Determined by Degree Program that selected student is accepted and enrolled in.
Masters: $16,000 per year
MFA: $19,096 per year
Ph.D. : $19,096 per yearCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCynthia Smith, Int'l Culture Team Lead for Office of International Students & Scholars, csmith@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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No