Academic Graduate Assistant - Supplemental Instruction Program

Position: Academic Support Graduate Assistant - Supplemental Instruction Program
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Closing Date:

03/07/2026

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Supplemental Instruction

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The Academic Support Graduate Assistant for the Supplemental Instruction Program will conduct program-related research including data collection, analysis, and reporting to assist with development of system improvements. The Graduate Assistant will help with preparation, coding, and analysis of semester surveys and will support the program coordinator(s) with daily program operation and supervision of student employees, including some evening and weekend hours.

Working with the program coordinator(s), the Graduate Assistant will develop and deliver content for training and classroom presentations as needed. The Graduate Assistant will facilitate the observation of student employees working in the program(s), provide periodic feedback, and will work on other projects as needed and time allows. Regular, reliable attendance and maintaining a collegial work environment are required.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as critical thinking, communication, perspective awareness, teamwork, professionalism, and technology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties

* Help generate schedules for SI sessions for fall and spring semesters

* Create professional development presentations for SI leaders

* Assist in the interview and hiring process for new SI leaders and new mentors

* Evaluate SI leader written assignments

* Help build and execute SI leader pre-semester training

Observations

* Observe five or more SI leaders three times per semester

* Conduct a debrief with leaders following observations

* Provide mentoring/advice for SI leaders

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or enrollment in an integrated master's degree program at the University of Arkansas

* Enrollment in University of Arkansas graduate program of study

Preferred Qualifications:

* At least one semester's experience teaching or working in an academic support setting such as…