What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant - Academic Advising position at University of Arkansas?
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UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs.
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Answer telephone, direct calls, and take messages, as needed.
Data entry or basic word processing using Microsoft Word and/or Excel occasionally, as needed.
Contact students identified through the UAM Academic Alert system. Refer students to appropriate academic resources.
Assist with registration and retention efforts as needed.
Pickup and/or deliver campus mail daily. May be necessary to run errands across campus throughout the day as needed.
Keep lobby area and desk clean and in an orderly manner.
Sort and distribute campus mail and other correspondence as needed.Qualifications:
Completed an undergraduate degree program (bachelor's degree)
Enrolled in an approved graduate degree program
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Recruitment Contact Information:
870-460-1422 or coons@uamont.edu
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:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe 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 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:LiftingBenefits Eligible:NoThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
