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Graduate Assistant - NSFP - Parent and Family Programs

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2026
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Closing Date: 03/17/2026 Type of Position:Graduate Assistant Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) 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:New Students and Family Programs Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Parent and Family Programs (P&F) Graduate Assistant supports professional staff members in planning, implementing and assessing P&F programs and services. The Graduate Assistant(s) work closely on the implementation of major P&F programmatic areas including large-scale parent and family events, including family weekend, homecoming, tailgates, regional outreach events and graduation ceremonies. Parent and Family Graduate Assistant is expected to be student-centered, administratively sound, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, can problem solve, must have the ability to work autonomously as well as with a team and be proficient with computers. 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 Career & Self Development, 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 Successful enrollment in a graduate-degree seeking program at the University of Arkansas Minimum undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 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) Ed.D. in Education (HIED) Ed.S. in Education (EDUC) M.S. in Marketing (WCOB) M.Ed. in Adult Education (ADED) Additional Information: Federal Work Study Requirement: Federal Work Study award not required Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks: Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry Compensation & Benefits: Salary Amount: $19,260 for 50% appointed, 12-month master's seeking GA position In-state and out-of-state tuition is waived 12-month Graduate Assistant's summer class tuition is waived Access to a discountedStudent Health Insuranceplan 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) Hours and Schedule: The position is designed to be a 20 hour per week in-person commitment Weekly hours are worked between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday May require working some nights and weekends Employment Timeline: 12 Month (July 1-June 30) Supervision: Jordan Frederking, Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs This job will provide experience to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills: Communication \| Professionalism \| Teamwork \| Career & Self Development 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 employ 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 Ability to Develop Professionally: Awareness of the need for and importance of professional development in achieving career goals and understanding how to identify areas of growth and self-advocate for opportunities to improve in the workplace Application Instructions and Required Documents: Please contact Jordan Frederking at jfrederk@uark.edu, with additional questions about the position Resume and cover letter required Application documents must be submitted in Workday Application deadline: March 16, 2026 Graduate students are subject to background checks Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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 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. Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Pulling, Pushing, Reaching Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible: