Academics Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking an Academic Support Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will have a variety of duties including monitoring academic progress, aiding in the approval of student-athlete schedules, helping to conduct weekly mentor meetings, and helping to maintain/provide coaches with study hall logs and progress reports. In addition, the candidate must be available to monitor study hall weekly and any other duties as assigned by the department head.

This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Hold a 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 students;
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 Hours per week) with regular attendance.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Experience with NCAA rules and regulations, most specifically Progress Towards Degree;
• Experience working with student-athletes (personal experience as an athlete or tutor for athletes);
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students;
• Seeking a long-term career in athletics.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track student-athlete progress for Olympic teams and other teams as assigned;
• Meet with at-risk student-athletes to discuss class progress including grades, upcoming assignments/papers/exams;
• Assist students with implementing various study strategies to improve their academic skills and provide feedback and suggestions for improving after assignments, papers, and exams;
• Aid in reviewing class selections and degree progress for all students, and will communicate any academic or eligibility issues to a full-time staff member;
• Build strong, professional relationships with all students and assist in providing career counseling;
• While facilitating assigned study halls, the selected candidate will monitor student behavior while in study hall, making sure students are on task completing academic work and monitoring the volume of students in the academic center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess excellent written and communication skills;
• Possess excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
• Ability to work with diverse populations of faculty, staff, students, and community members;
• Maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality;
• Exhibit problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent motivational skills.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Natalie Hawkins - (nhawkins) Senior Associate AD for Student Athlete Academic Services.

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 preference, 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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