Graduate Assistant

Position: Graduate Assistant-1
** Closing Date:**##
** Type of Position:
** Graduate Assistant
** Workstudy Position:
** No##
** Job Type:
** Academic Term (Fixed Term)##
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* Work Shift:

**** Sponsorship Available:
** 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:
** Nursing Department
** Department's Website:**##
** Summary of

Job Duties:

** For the School of Nursing, graduate students will work 20 hours per week. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency .policy.##
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* 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.
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* Job Duties:

*** Assisting faculty with research;
* Assisting faculty with teaching duties;
* Assisting with student programming and support;
* Other duties as assigned.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously on a deadline;
* Strong oral and written communication skills;
* Ability to take the initiative and work independently.
** Additional Information:
**** Salary Information:
** Commensurate with education and experience
** Required Documents to Apply:
** Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
** Optional Documents:**##
** Special Instructions to Applicants:
**** Recruitment Contact Information:
** Dr. Elizabeth Davidson, Department Chair for School of Nursing, esdavidson
* All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
** 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,…