Graduate Assistant

Closing Date: 04/16/2026

Type of Position: Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: 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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: New Students and Family Programs

The Transition Programs & Initiatives (TPI) Graduate Assistant supports professional staff in the planning, implementation, and assessment of student programs and services. The Graduate Assistant works closely on key programmatic areas, including A-Week, Welcome Weeks, First-Generation Initiatives, Class Programs, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and other student transition initiatives and collaborations.

Graduate Assistants in TPI are expected to be student-centered, intrinsically motivated, task-oriented, and relationship-driven. They must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong computer skills and the ability to effectively navigate various social media platforms are essential. TPI Graduate Assistants work alongside professional staff and assist with both small- and large group facilitation. They should demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to engage effectively with a wide range of constituents.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to foster and maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Career & Self-Development.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and successful enrollment in a graduate-degree seeking program at the University of Arkansas.
• GPA of 3.0
• Experience mentoring students
• Experience working both independently and in groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate experience in event planning, student staff training & development, and student organization leadership experience
• Experience mentoring students
• Experience working both independently and in groups

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Strong written communication skills

Additional Information:

Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:

• Background Check – Criminal Background Check & Sex Offender Registry Check

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:

• Sedentary…