Graduate Assistant - OSIL

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 Graduate Assistant for SIL position oversees the A6/SIL welcome desk, coordinates the resource room, and assists with special projects. The GA will develop knowledge and skills in these major areas of responsibility: program coordination, student advising, budgeting, and assessment. The Graduate Assistant role is one that contributes significantly to the overall operation of SIL. The graduate assistant will be supervised by Director for SIL. 

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as leadership, critical thinking, teamwork, communication and professionalism.

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.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Enrollment in the Graduate College at the University of Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in student activities, leadership, student organizations, marketing

Event coordination as an undergraduate student

Additional Information:

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

Criminal history check

Sex offender registry check

Compensation & Benefits:

Appointment and Compensation - 12-month appointment at 20 hours per week (.50 FTE) including an in-state tuition waiver and a salary of $19,260

Hours and Schedule:

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

Weekly hours worked between 8am-5pm with some evening/weekend commitments

Employment Timeline:

12-month graduate assistant position usually employs July through July.

Supervision: Mary Skinner, Director Student Involvement & Leadership

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

Leadership | Critical Thinking | Communication | Professionalism | Teamwork

Ability to Engage Various Resources & Seek Feedback: Actively seek out and use of a variety of resources and feedback to inform direction and decisions.

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 Use Oral Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through speech, that is, easy to understand, engaging and employs proper tone.

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.

Ability to Build Relationships for Collaboration: Ability to build strong, positive work relationships with colleagues, supervisors and customers and demonstrate agility to accomplish common goals.

Application Instructions and Required Document:

Please contact Mary Skinner at marys@uark.edu, with additional questions about the position.

Resume and 3 professional references required

Application documents must be submitted in Workday

Application deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026