Graduate Assistant - SAEO - Student Engagement & Outreach - New Students Transition Initiatives
This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.
Summary of Job Duties:
The Student Engagement and Outreach (SEAO) Graduate Assistant supports professional staff members in planning, implementing and assessing ongoing and future student engagement initiatives. The Graduate Assistant works closely with the student engagement staff to advise the Cardinal Nights student group, manage the HogSync platform, and assist in transfer student support initiatives. The SEAO Graduate Assistant is expected to be student-centered, administratively sound, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, be proficient with email management, have the ability to problem solve, and must work well autonomously and with a team. Small and large group facilitation skills, strong customer service skills and the ability to work successfully with a variety of constituents are also highly desired.
This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Teamwork, Communication, and Critical Thinking.
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.
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)
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