Graduate Administrative Assistant; GAA

Position Summary

The Center for Community & Economic Development Graduate Assistant provides support for the team’s various trainings, events, and community projects throughout the year.

• Manage the Center’s proxy email accounts (cced.edu & cdi.edu)
• Clerical and administrative support
• Communicates with sponsors, board members, event attendees and other constituents
• Assist with event logistics (room reservations, catering, printing, mailings, speaker/presenter/attendee communication, etc.) for the Community Development Institute and other trainings
• Conducts research for CCED technical assistance projects

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.
• Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to operate appropriately in a professional work environment. Specific qualifications as follows:

• Proficient in all Microsoft programs and Google Suite
• Research experience
• Critical thinking skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to complete work by prescribed deadlines
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.