Graduate Assistant - Computer Science

Graduate Assistant Position

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking candidates to fill its available graduate assistant positions. The primary responsibility of the Graduate Research Assistant (GA) is to provide professional research support under the supervision of a member of the Graduate Faculty. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

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:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related area;
• Preference will be given to graduate students admitted to either the MS in Computer Science or the CIS PhD - Computer Science Track degree programs.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of software systems.

• Attending class sessions;
• Teaching and assessment of courses and labs for the UA Little Rock Computer Science Department;
• Leading a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration;
• Tutoring students;
• Working with diverse populations;
• Organizing different projects;
• Being accessible to students or colleagues through email and scheduled appointments;
• Preparing materials as needed as determined by the chair, graduate coordinator, and/or supervisor;
• Maintaining records and meet deadlines as required by administration;
• Respecting confidentiality of all individuals; comply with FERPA requirements;
• Assisting with other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Very good oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work solo and in a team environment;
• Ability to understand business processes and workflow;
• Ability to answer computer questions in person, through email, and over the phone;
• Undergraduate knowledge of the courses in which they serve as a Teaching Assistant.

Salary Information: $5,625 - $13,500 (9mth Salary Range)

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Brian Butler bsbutler2 Graduate Student Support Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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.

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 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 the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, 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.

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