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Graduate Assistant Position

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Residence Life Department is seeking a motivated and student-focused Graduate Assistant to join our team. This position provides hands-on experience in residence life, student affairs, student leadership, and community development while pursuing a graduate degree at UAM.

The Graduate Assistant will assist with:

• Supporting the daily operations of Residence Life
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing Resident Assistants
• Planning and implementing student programs and engagement initiatives
• Responding to student concerns and supporting conflict resolution
• Assisting with student conduct and community standards
• Supporting Residence Life events, training, and departmental initiatives
• Participating in an assigned on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Admission to and enrollment in an eligible graduate program
• Ability to maintain satisfactory academic standing
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work 20 hours weekly in the Res Life office
• Ability to live on campus and work evenings/weekends as needed

Preferred:

• Previous Resident Assistant or Residence Life experience
• Student leadership, programming, or supervisory experience
• Interest in pursuing a career in higher education or student affairs

Additional Information:

• Campus housing provided
• Tuition Coverage as outlined in university policy
• Unlimited meal plan
• Professional development and student affairs experience
• Opportunities to develop skills in supervision, programming, student engagement, and community development

Salary Information: $8,500

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Desa Ray Rojas, Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life, rojasd,

The University of Arkansas 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.