Graduate Assistant - NSFP - Parent and Family Programs

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, family weekend, homecoming, tailgates, regional outreach events and graduation ceremonies. The role requires a student‑centered, administratively sound, task‑oriented, relationship‑oriented mindset, problem‑solving skills, the ability to work autonomously as well as with a team, proficiency with computers, small and large group facilitation, strong customer‑service skills and the ability to work successfully with a variety of constituents.

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.

• 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 3.0.

• Undergraduate experience in event planning, student staff training & development, and student organization leadership experience.

• 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)

Federal Work Study award not required.

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry

• Salary Amount: $19,260 for 50% appointed, 12‑month master’s seeking GA position.
• In‑state and out‑of‑state tuition waivered.
• 12‑month Graduate Assistant’s summer class tuition waived.
• Access to a discounted Student Health Insurance plan.
• Graduate Assistant Professional Development series and other opportunities.
• Professional Development Funds (dependent on resources available to the hiring department and based on the GA’s performance evaluation).

• The position is a 20‑hour per week in‑person commitment.
• Weekly hours are worked between 8 am‑5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• May require working some nights and weekends.

• 12‑Month (July 1 – June 30)

Jordan Frederking, Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs.

• Please contact Jordan Frederking at jfrederk with any additional questions about the position.
• Resume and cover letter required.
• Application documents must be submitted in Workday.
• Final date to receive applications:
  March 16, 2026.
• Graduate students are subject to background checks.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:

Please do not send applications to the listed recruitment contact.

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including admission and employment) on the basis of any protected class, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions regarding Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and 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.