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Closing Date:

05/15/2025

Type of Position:

Graduate AssistantNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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 office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) offers a graduate assistantship on the Engagement Team to enhance the experience of international students and scholars and the community through programs that bring them together for meaningful cultural interactions. The Engagement Team is responsible for the International Culture Team (ICT), iFriend Program and International Education Week Promotion. The International Culture Team (ICT) brings the world to the campus and community through presentations, demonstrations and performances for children and adults. The iFriend Program introduces American families, singles, and students with international students for an informal friendship through social visits to exchange cultures. We also coordinate the campus-wide International Education Week. The Engagement GA’s primary job will be to provide leadership and support for these programs.

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 of higher education
• Must be admitted to a graduate school program at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
• Must have authorization to be employed in the United States up to 20 hours per week
• Must have a flexible schedule and availability to work events in the evening and on weekends
• Must be available to schedule work hours to coincide with Outreach Coordinators hours which include mornings, afternoons and either Thursday and/or Friday afternoons & evenings
• Must have computer skills in a PC environment using Microsoft Office and Adobe software as evidenced by application materials
• Must possess intercultural communication skills to be able to work with students from a variety of different countries and cultural backgrounds as evidenced by application materials
• Must enjoy a fast-paced work environment as evidenced by application materials
• Passion for international education as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience with Excel and Canva or applications helpful in program management
• 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.

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeMelissa 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.

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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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