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Closing Date:
08/08/2026
Graduate Assistant Workstudy Position:
No
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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: Talent Development and Experience Support Department's Website:
Human Resources is seeking a highly organized candidate with an excellent academic record for a graduate assistant position on the Talent & Organization Development team. The position focuses on supporting career pathing initiatives that help employees understand growth opportunities, identify skill and competency expectations, and navigate potential career progression within the organization. The duties of the position will include working with the manager of organization development and the director of talent and organization development to assist with research, data gathering, resource development, stakeholder coordination, and the creation of tools and materials that support employee career progression and development. Additional work may be done related to performance framework, and/or organizational change management. Other duties related to talent development, management, engagement, or wellness may be assigned as needed. 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:
Enrollment in a Graduate degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas, with minimum 3.0 GPA, plus at least one year of relevant work experience
Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven attention to detail, as well as the ability to problem-solve and prioritize
Candidates must have the ability to multi-task, and the ability to think critically and logically
Preferred Qualifications:
Enrolled in one of the following or related graduate programs:
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management
Adult and Lifelong Learning
Business Administration
Operations Management
Experience in career development, competency models, job architecture, talent management, or employee development
Experience with research, data organization, writing, presentation development, or creating employee-facing resources
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$23,631 Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu 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:
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 preference, 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.
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