Student Involvement and Leadership Graduate Assistant

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Closing Date:

06/19/2026

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Registered Student Organizations

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant for Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) serves as a valuable resource for SIL student leaders by coordinating leadership development programs and advising members of the SOOIE Executive Board. The Graduate Assistant will develop knowledge and skills in these major areas of responsibility: program planning, student advising, small group facilitation, marketing, assessment, budget, and interpersonal communication. The Graduate Assistant role is one that contributes significantly to the overall operation of Student Involvement and Leadership.

The Graduate Assistant will be supervised by the Assistant Director for Registered Student Organizations.

This position is primarily a student-facing position, so remote work is limited, and some nights and weekends can be expected. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Communication, Professionalism, and Leadership.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Completion of a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher from an accredited university

* Unconditional enrollment in a Graduate degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working independently and in groups

* Undergraduate involvement in student involvement, event coordination, and student organization leadership is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:

* Criminal history & sex offender registry check

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:

The following physical…