Graduate Assistant - 12 MONTH (NSFP - Parent & Family Programs)
University of Arkansas
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Graduate Assistant
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Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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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New Students and Family Programs
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Parent and Family Programs Graduate Assistant supports professional staff members in planning, implementing and assessing P &F programs and services. The Graduate Assistant (s) work closely on the implementation of major P&F programmatic areas including large-scale parent and family events, including family weekend, homecoming, tailgates, regional outreach events and graduation ceremonies. Parent and Family Graduate Assistants are expected to be student-centered, administratively sound, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, have the ability to problem solve, must have the ability to work autonomously as well as with a team and be proficient with computers. Small and large group facilitation skills, strong customer service skills and the ability to work successfully with a variety of constituents are also highly desired.
Key Duties Include:
• Assist P&F Leadership Team members in the development, implementation, and assessment of all departmental programs and initiatives.
This position will specifically work with the following:
• Family Weekend and Spring Family Reunion
• Regional Razorback Family Networks
• Social Media and Marketing
• Parent & Guest Orientation
• Information about each program is available at http://family.uark.edu and
http://nsfp.uark.edu
• Parent & Family Programs Professional Development
• Assist in the creation and production of program publications
• Complete evaluation reports and implementation binders for all projects under their direct purview
• Maintain regular office hours
• Attend staff departmental meetings and retreats
• Attend Division of Student Affairs meetings, programs and professional development opportunities as assigned by supervisor
• Work collaboratively with a variety of Student Affairs staff as needed
• This list of duties, tasks, and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned
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:
Minimum qualifications include the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Successful enrollment in a graduate-degree seeking program at the University of Arkansas
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate experience in event planning, social media/marketing, student staff training & development, and student organization leadership experience
Additional Information:
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs
jfrederk@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, Sex Offender RegistryThe 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.
