Graduate Assistant for the Path Program

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Closing Date:

04/30/2025

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:

Path & Outreach

Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant for the Path Program works with the Honors College Assistant Dean and Director of the Path Program. The Honors College Path Program prepares exceptional high school students from underrepresented populations to excel at the University of Arkansas. The graduate student will also develop communication skills and broaden their understanding of the competitive arena of high achieving student recruitment.

In addition, the position offers a broad overview of academics, undergraduate research, study abroad, and competitive fellowships and scholarships. Because the Honors College works with all of the academic units, the Division of Enrollment Services, the Academic Scholarship Office, University Housing, and the Alumni Association, this position affords the opportunity to develop partnerships across the campus community.

Aside from the Path Program responsibilities, a valid driver’s license and a willingness for some recruitment travel are essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, organization, initiative, teamwork experience, and a commitment to academic excellence within a diverse learning community.

Key duties include:

Work with the Director and Associate Director on logistics for Path programming for current students, including monthly group meetings that focus on academic and personal development, semester retreats, the annual celebration, and the peer mentoring program

Serve as an individual mentor and resource for current Path scholars

Participate in unit workgroup and strategic planning for the Path Program, especially as it relates to the student experience

Advise the Path Student Advisory Committee

Assist with both the application and interview processes for the Path Program

Participate in key recruitment initiatives, including (but not limited to):

Giving tours of Hotz Honors Hall to prospective students and their families

Meeting 1:1 with prospective students and families that visit campus

Presenting to high school classes on behalf of the Honors College

Attending college fairs on behalf of the Honors College

Engaging current honors students to get involved with recruitment efforts

Helping implement large-scale programs for prospective students interested in the Honors College

Reviewing fellowship applications

Other duties as 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:

• A Bachelor's degree at the start date of employment
• Experience working with students from diverse/underrepresented groups  
• Student leadership experience in extracurricular or other undergraduate activities
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Willingness for some recruitment travel
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

$16,000 per yearCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusAngie Primm Coleman
Assistant Dean of Finance
apcolema@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 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:

Yes