Graduate Assistant Talent Management

Summary of Job Duties

Human Resources is seeking a highly organized candidate with an excellent academic record for a graduate assistant position on the Talent & Organization Development team. The position focuses on supporting career pathing initiatives that help employees understand growth opportunities, identify skill and competency expectations, and navigate potential career progression within the organization. The duties of the position will include working with the manager of organization development and the director of talent and organization development to assist with research, data gathering, resource development, stakeholder coordination, and the creation of tools and materials that support employee career progression and development. Additional work may be done related to performance framework, and/or organizational change management. Other duties related to talent development, management, engagement, or wellness may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Graduate degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas, with minimum 3.0 GPA, plus at least one year of relevant work experience
• Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven attention to detail, as well as the ability to problem-solve and prioritize
• Candidates must have the ability to multi-task, and the ability to think critically and logically
• Enrolled in one of the following or related graduate programs: Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management, Adult and Lifelong Learning, Business Administration, Operations Management
• Experience in career development, competency models, job architecture, talent management, or employee development
• Experience with research, data organization, writing, presentation development, or creating employee-facing resources

Additional Information

Salary Information: $23,631

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All Application Materials Must Be Uploaded To

The University of Arkansas System Career Site

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.

Background Check Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.