Job Description

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Graduate School

of Job Duties:

The Graduate Student Association President organizes and coordinates all activities of the UA Little Rock Graduate Student Association. The Graduate Assistant will work 10 hours a week. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required education and/or experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing students;
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance;
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Maintain enrollment of at least 6 credit hours;
• Must be elected by a majority of voting graduate students as GSA President, or be appointed to that role by the Graduate Dean or the university’s Student Government Association;

Preferred education and/or experience

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills; work well with students from a wide variety of graduate programs and cultures
• Excellent time management skills
• Leadership experience, especially in other student organizations

Job duties and responsibilities

• Schedule, lead, and attend GSA meetings regularly
• Schedule, lead, and attend GSA activities regularly
• Recruit GSA officers
• Recruit grad students to serve on university committees, including Grad Council
• Collaborate with GSA members to create content for the GSA website and social media platforms
• Connect with grad students both on campus and online to learn about their interests and needs
• Meet regularly with the GSA faculty advisor to plan GSA activities and discuss grad student issues
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicates clearly in English, both spoken and written
• Can organize and manage multi-step projects
• Can lead teams and delegate tasks
• Can collaborate effectively with students and faculty members
• Learns and works effectively with technologies, including webpage publishing and social media
• Familiar with committee meeting procedures, minutes, and agendas

Additional Information:

$10,000 stipend

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Karen Kuralt
Associate Dean
kmkuralt@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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. 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:

Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing

Benefits Eligible:

No