Graduate Assistant for the Office of Financial Affairs (OFA)

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:

This Graduate Assistant (GA) position supports the Office of Financial Affairs (OFA), a branch of the Associated Student Government (ASG) that awards student activity fee funding to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). The GA reports to the Assistant Director for Student Government Leadership, who serves as the OFA Advisor. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the ASG Treasurer in supporting OFA fiscal operations; meeting with RSOs requesting more than $1,000 from OFA for pre-event planning consultations; remaining familiar with OFA Standing Rules; attending weekly OFA board meetings held Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semester; helping facilitate the interpretation of the standing rules for funding decisions, encouraging an impartial review of budgets, and clarifying procurement rules or processes.

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.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Communication, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Available to attend OFA Board meetings, held Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semester

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with basic budgeting

Experience with event management, meeting coordination, and agenda development 

Prior experience working with student leaders 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to plan effective events

Time management and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic budgeting skills

Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:  

Criminal Background Check 

Sex Offender Registry 

Compensation & Benefits:  

$14,445 for 50% appointed, 9 month, master's degree seeking GAs 

Visit https://graduate-students.uark.edu/cost-and-funding/ for additional information 

Hours and Schedule:  

The position is designed to be a 20 hour per week in-person commitment

Weekly hours worked between 8am-7pm 

Must attend weekly OFA board meetings, Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Employment Timeline:  

Start date is 8/10/2026 and end date is 5/14/2027

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:   

Communication | Critical Thinking | Professionalism  

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 Use Written Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through written mediums that is free from spelling and grammar errors, easy to understand, engaging to read and employs proper tone

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

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

Salary Information:

$14,445 for a 9 month position

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Erin Butler, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration in the Division of Student Affairs, erinb@uark.edu