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Graduate Assistant - CLCE - 9 Month - Mentorship Programs

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Closing Date:

05/03/2025


Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.


Department:

Center for Community Engagement


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) in the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) will assist in co-advising three mentorship programs: Passionate about Literacy (PAL), Dream BIG, and Be BOLD (youth mentoring programs). The Graduate Assistant will help student leaders craft budgets, manage inventories for programs and supplies for events, as well as continually improve upon processes that center youth mentorship and the volunteer experience of these programs. Additionally, the GA will provide developmental advising to student leaders informed by theory with the goal of supporting personal and programmatic success. They will oversee weekly one on ones with team leadership, attend weekly board meetings, attend weekly Center for Community Engagement meetings, and assist in supporting the practical operations of all three teams. The GA will report to full-time staff in the Center for Community Engagement.


A typical week in this position will often involve advising students in one-on-one meetings; attending standing meetings, supporting mentorship program operations through inventory management, event support, and assisting student leaders with the development and administration of their student fee budgets, along with their fundraising goals for their programs.

This position requires reliable transportation in order to transport themselves to volunteer sites throughout the week.

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:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a Graduate program at UofA

  • Candidate must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree programs in Higher Education Administration or Public Administration.

  • Undergraduate involvement in community engagement programming, event coordination, student activities and student organizations

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organization skills

  • Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment

  • Ability to lead and oversee others

  • Ability to multi-task and meet hard deadlines

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to work collaboratively with units


Additional Information:

Graduate students are subjected to background checks.


Salary Information:

$14,445


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

Letters of Recommendation, Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Nakell Baker, Associate Director - Center for Community Engagement, nakellb@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 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 preference, or pregnancy. 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:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

No

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