Graduate Assistant – Learning Specialist

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 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.
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Department:
Academic Counseling

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Learning Specialist Graduate Assistants are responsible for assisting the Educational Enrichment Services Staff with providing individualized support to a select group of student-athletes with learning concerns. The following duties/responsibilities may be required of each graduate assistant:
• Provide academic skill instruction to student-athletes with learning difficulties/disabilities.
• Assist with screening and reviewing of individual academic skill levels.
• Teach students effective learning strategies, such as test taking and note taking skills, on an individual basis.
• Assist student-athletes in obtaining and utilizing campus resources (Learning Center, Disability Services, etc.)
• Monitor nightly study hall in the Jerry & Gene Jones Family Student-Athlete Success Center – assist with and maintain order, facilitate appropriate learning environment, and direct traffic
• Attend bi-weekly learning specialist and OSAS staff meetings
• Assist in collaboration of departmental events and work in a group to complete assigned tasks, such as the Student-Athlete Graduation Receptions
• Assist with tutoring program as needed
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and empathy
• Other duties as assigned
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:

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education by start of employment

• Enrollment and/or acceptance in a University of Arkansas graduate program

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or better

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling or English

• Possess high self-awareness and high emotional intelligence

• Teaching or tutoring experience in a one-on-one or group setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Excellent communication and computer (Microsoft Office) skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet established work deadlines

• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$15,914

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Krista Hoover, Senior HR Partner – Athletics, [email protected], 479-575-4647

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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes