Graduate Assistant

Closing Date:

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.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• 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 graduate students;

• Ability to work required hours (FT- 50% 20 hours per week /PT- 25%- 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (and/or currently pursuing Master's degree) in Communications, Marketing, Technology, Professional and Technical Writing, or related field preferred;

• HTML proficiency;

• WordPress and Acalog experience;

• Familiarity with Adobe, MS Office Suites;

• Experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with curricular and catalog maintenance;

• Work as needed on special projects and see them through to completion;

• Regularly meet with Registrar/Associate Registrar;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand complex systems related to curricular and catalog maintenance;

• Ability to prioritize, multitask and take charge of special projects;

• Ability to self motivate and work independently as well as within a team with a goal-oriented approach;

• Organizational and punctual skills required;

• Ability to eagerly learn and continually improve processes and procedures;

• Ability to accept and respond to constructive feedback;

• Ability to effectively perform research;

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills;

• Maintain professional behavior and appearance.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.