Graduate Assistant - CJC

Closing Date:

Type of Position: Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Department: Criminal Justice Department

Department’s Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The graduate students work 20 hours per week. Regular and reliable attendance working within the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology during normal business hours is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. These students assist with clerical duties and research.

They may assist with other duties as assigned.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Regular admission to a graduate degree program
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

• Clerical work
• Assisting faculty with research
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously on a deadline
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently

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

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required

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.