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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:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 3.0 grade point average
Admission to a graduate degree program prior to employment is required (Note: GPA and GRE requirements are program specific and must be met prior to admission)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or currently completing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Recreation, Kinesiology, or a related field of study
Current personal training and/or group fitness certification from an accredited fitness organization such as ACE, ACSM, NSCA, and NASM
Experience working in a Campus Recreation setting as a student employee
Experience of assuming a leadership role within Campus Recreation
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and Instructor Certification or obtain upon employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of collegiate recreation and fitness programming
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and supervisory skills
Skilled in organization and time management
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to create environments that foster equitable participation of all groups while seeking to address and acknowledge issues of oppression, privilege, and power
Has a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the large global context
Additional Information:
Federal Work Study Requirement:
Federal Work Study award not required
Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:
Pediatric & Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or be able to obtain certification within 40 days of hire (UREC will provide a certification opportunity, if needed)
Required criminal background check
Required sex offender registry check
Compensation & Benefits:
$19,260 for a 50% appointed, 12-month master's-seeking GA position
Tuition paid – A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered full-time graduate status
Optional - Partially funded student health insurance
Employee Assistance Program counseling services
Hours and Schedule:
The position is designed to be a 20 hour per week in-person commitment
Weekly office hours are set by Graduate Assistant with flexible scheduling based on academic commitments
Weekly office hours worked between 8 am-5 pm, with occasional presentations or events pre-scheduled outside of business hours
Hours determined on a semesterly basis and flexible around academic commitments
Mandatory GA training required in August, 1 week prior to Fall Semester classes starting
Employment Timeline:
Start date is July 2026. This position is eligible for up to two years of continuous employment as a Graduate Assistant, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment
Supervision:
Assistant Director of Fitness, University Recreation + Wellness
This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:
Leadership | Technology | Professionalism | Teamwork
Ability to Facilitate Group Dynamics: Recognize the importance of group dynamics in achieving organizational goals and facilitating group dynamics by leveraging team member strengths, putting team members in a position to succeed, collectively setting group norms, and resolving conflicts effectively
Ability to Inspire, Persuade, & Motivate: Ability to use emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills through acknowledging others’ needs, contributions, thoughts, and feelings with the goal of guiding and motivating others and improving the team’s functioning and success
Ability to Adapt to New Technologies: Explore, learn, and integrate new or unfamiliar technologies to support relevant, effective, and timely decision-making and achieve strategic goals
Ability to Integrate Strengths: Ability to recognize the knowledge, skills, and abilities of others and integrate them into the team's performance
Ability to Demonstrate Dependability: Act as a dependable, diligent member of a work environment by being present, prepared, responsible for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions and showing attention to detail
Application Instructions and Required Documents:
Please contact Lauren Campbell at lc082@uark.edu with additional questions about the position
Resume, cover letter, 3 professional references
Application documents must be submitted in Workday
Application deadline: None
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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.