Graduate Assistant/Hall Director

Closing Date:

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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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:

• Train and supervise a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) and student workers;

• Conduct bi-weekly individual meetings with RAs to develop and discuss goals;

• Serve in an On-Call rotation, including designated University break periods (ex., Winter Break, Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, etc.);

• Enforce Campus Living and University policies;

• Coordinate and provide oversight of front desk/customer service experience;

• Assist RAs in designing and implementing programming efforts;

• Maintain set office hours each week (20 hours total that you set yourself) Monday-Friday;

• Attend evening and weekend commitments such as staff meetings and programs;

• Respond to judicial incidents and policy violations in your assigned hall and adjudicate appropriately and consistently;

• Assist in the opening and closing of the residence halls and complexes;

• Provide support and assistance for departmental initiatives, processes, emergencies, and events;

• Work with the Assistant Director and Area Coordinator to design, facilitate, and evaluate student staff training and selection;

• Attend scheduled meetings with student and professional staff;

• Maintain all records for assigned area;

• Serve as a positive role model for residents, RAs, and other student staff;

• Other job-related aspects that cannot be anticipated at this time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills;

• Critical thinking;

• Working well in a team;

• Self-motivation;

• Being flexible;

• Good time management.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.