Graduate Assistant

Summary of Job Duties

The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Communications and Marketing in the Graduate School and International Education will serve as the social media lead for the unit, in addition to other communication duties as assigned.

Duties include:

• In close collaboration with office staff, the Graduate Assistant will conceptualize and implement a social media strategy for the main Graduate School and International Education social media accounts (@uarkgsie). Additionally, this individual will be responsible for creating content, ensuring regular and timely posts on accounts, and engaging with followers;
• Gathering and evaluating marketing-related data from unit stakeholders (e.g. prospective students, current students, etc.);
• Covering campus events via photography and videography;
• Other duties as assigned.

The chosen candidate should be highly organized with strong attention to detail. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours a week. The position may require occasional work outside of typical working hours.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Must be admitted to a graduate program at the University of Arkansas
• Experience in communications, journalism or related field
• Experience using social media as a communications tool for organizations
• Comfortable using major social media platforms such as Instagram, Linked In, and Facebook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with videography, photography and other multimedia is strongly preferred

Additional Information:

We are seeking a summer start date but are open to an August start for a strong candidate who is the right fit for the role.

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Commensurate with education and experience;
Master's student $19,260 or PhD student $23,100

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

• Proof of Veteran Status

Miriam Burns, Human Resources Business Partner GSIE, miriamb

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site at the official job posting page. Do not send materials to the recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to 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 equal 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 orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX 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.

Closing Date: 02/26/2026

Work Schedule:

Academic Term (Fixed Term);

Work Shift:

Not specified

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:
Communication & Web Support