Graduate Assistant (Multiple Positions)

Summary of Job Duties

The Graduate Assistant (GA) position in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education will work either ten (10) or twenty (20) hours a week for one of the various units within the college. GA assignments may include emphasis in teaching, research, administration, or public service. 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 graduate students
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Professionalism, attention to detail, and strong communication skills

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Notify the appropriate chair, graduate coordinator and/or supervisor when absent
• Work with diverse populations
• Coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of your office
• Organizational skills to organize different projects
• Be accessible to students or colleagues through email and scheduled appointments
• Prepare materials as needed as determined by chair, graduate coordinator, and/or supervisor
• Maintain records and meet deadlines as required by administration
• Respect confidentiality of all individuals; comport with FERPA requirements
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work without constant supervision
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to use customer service initiatives to clients and the campus community
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Ability to coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of your office
• Independent worker and a team player
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated, problem-solving, proactive attitude, and highly dependable