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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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Successful enrollment in a graduate-degree seeking program at the University of Arkansas
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate experience in event planning, student staff training & development, and student organization leadership experience
Preferred Graduate Academic Programs:
M.Ed. in Higher Education (HIED)
Ph.D. in Education (HIED)
Ed.S. in Education (EDUC)
Masters of Social Work (SCWK)
M.S. in Counseling (CNSL)
M.Ed. in Adult Education (ADED)
Ed.D. in Human Resource Development (HRDE)
M.H.R.D. in Human Resource Development (HRDE)
Additional Information:
Federal Work Study Requirement:
Federal Work Study award not required
Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:
Criminal Background Check
Sex Offender Registry
Physical Activities Associated with this Position:
The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
Sedentary Work | Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Visual Acuity:
Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Amount: $19,260.00
In-state and out-of-state tuition is waived
12 -month Graduate Assistant's summer class tuition is waived
Access to a discounted Student Health Insurance plan
Graduate Assistant Professional Development series and other Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development Funds (dependent on the resources available to the hiring department and based on the GA’s performance evaluation)
Student Affairs Wage Scale: Graduate Assistant 12 Month- Level 5 Salary
Hours and Schedule:
The position is designed to be a 20 hour per week in-person commitment.
Weekly hours worked between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
May require working some nights and weekends.
Employment Timeline:
12 Month (July 1-June 30)
Supervision: Jonas Zabriskie, Student Engagement & Outreach
This job will provide experience to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:
Communication | Technology | Critical Thinking
Ability to Use Oral Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through speech, that is, easy to understand, engaging and employs proper tone.
Ability to Leverage Technology: Understand how to identify, select, and use the appropriate technology for improving workplace efficiency and productivity.
Ability to Gather & Analyze Data: Ability to locate and collect information, thoughtfully and thoroughly evaluate the quality of the information and consider a multitude of options to develop credible solutions.
Application Instructions and Required Document:
Please contact Jonas Zabriskie at jezabris@uark.edu, with additional questions about the position
Resume and cover letter required
Application documents must be submitted in Workday
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Graduate students are subject to background checks
Duties & Responsibilities:
Student Group Advising
Assist students in planning and implementing large campus programs on a monthly basis.
Track a budget of approximately $200,000.
Meet with Student leaders 1:1 to ensure success in their position.
Platform Management
Collaborating with RSO office to conduct large-scale training and events
Updating and maintaining web page with resources and information about HogSync
Utilizing reports to evaluate student engagement efforts
Collecting feedback to enhance outreach efforts
Student Engagement Initiatives
Assisting SEAO departments with transfer student events, programs, and projects
Work collaboratively with a variety of Student Affairs staff as needed
Attend staff departmental meetings and retreats
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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.