Senior Graduate Assistant - 12 MONTH

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05/27/2026 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department

• International
• Students and
• Scholars
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• Duties: The office of International Students and Scholars offers a graduate assistantship on the Engagement Team to enhance the experience of international students and scholars and the NWA community through programs that bring people together for meaningful cultural interactions. . The Engagement Team is responsible for the International Culture Team (ICT), iFriend Program, Conversation Club, and International Education Week organization. The International Culture Team (ICT) brings the world to the campus and community through presentations, demonstrations and performances for children and adults. The iFriend Program introduces American families, singles, and students with international students and scholars for an informal friendship through social visits to exchange cultures. . The Conversation Club is an 8-week program designed to improve the conversational English of international students & scholars in a casual, friendly setting. The Engagement Team also coordinates the campus-wide International Education Week. The Engagement GA’s primary job will be to provide leadership and support for these programs. 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. Enjoying a fast-paced work environment and having a passion for international education is fundamental.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Be admitted to and planning to enroll in at least 6 credit hours in a graduate degree program at the University of Arkansas for the Fall 2026 semester Have authorization to be employed in the United States up to 20 hours per week Have at least a 2.85 grade point average on all courses taken for graduate credit each semester of appointment, though departments and programs may have higher grade point average requirements Have a flexible schedule and availability to work events in the evening and on weekends Be available to schedule work hours to coincide with Assistant Director of Engagement Have computer skills in a PC environment using Microsoft Office and Adobe software Possess intercultural communication skills to be able to work with students from a variety of different countries and cultural backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in promoting programs and events through social media and print media Experience organizing/coordinating programs Two-year commitment to GA if agreeable with supervisor Experience teaching and training Experience with applications helpful in program management (i.e. Excel, Canva, etc.) Experience in leadership and teamwork

Additional Information

Graduate students are subject to background checks. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience; Master's student $19,260 or PhD student $23,100 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Miriam Burns, miriamb@uark.edu, Human Resources Business Partner GSIE 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: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry 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 preference, 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. Constant Physical Activity: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking Benefits Eligible: No Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 4 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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. The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software. The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/ For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police. The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: https://uapd.uark.edu/reports-and-logs/clery/index.php