Graduate Assistant- ATLE

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Type of Position:

Graduate AssistantNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Research and Graduate School

Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant will assist the ATLE Co-Directors with administrative duties. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;

• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help maintain the ATLE office in Dickinson Hall;

•  Developing and keeping track of the ATLE library database and inventory;

•  Create and manage RSVP, sign-in, and survey Google forms for all ATLE events;

•  Help set up and arrange meeting room, food, and signage for in-person events;

•  Attend all ATLE events and record details about all attendees;

•  Generate semester reports about ATLE event attendance and survey responses;

•  Send weekly emails (with formatted infographics and ADA-compliant format) about upcoming events to the UA Little Rock faculty email list;

•  Develop and redesign the ATLE website as necessary;

•  Update the ATLE website when necessary;

•  (Wordpress training available if necessary) Social Media oversight;

•  Manage ATLE social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). Monday Morning Mentor (MMM) program support;

•  Post information about ATLE events on social media;

•  Post screenshots and photos of ATLE events on social media;

•  Post summaries of and links to pedagogy-related articles;

•  Create two MMM reports each semester;

•  Check the MMM sign-up form;

•  Post announcement on “Monday Morning Mentor Faculty Development” Blackboard organization shell every Monday between 7 am and 8 am;

•  Grade weekly MMM quizzes;

•  Create the list of participants in Monday Morning Mentor from the previous week every Monday morning;

•  Help develop presentations on teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally;

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects;

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as within a team with a goal-oriented approach;

• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision;

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working with students;

• Willingness to learn new tasks.

Additional Information:

$8,000 stipendResume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Sharon Sims, Director of Finance (Provost), [email protected]

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

No