Graduate Assistant - UREC - Wellness - 12 Month

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Founded 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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average

• Admission to a graduate degree program at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in Public Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Communications, or a related field of study

• Experience planning or executing health education events and/or programs

• Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of health promotion and behavior change theories

• Excellent communication skills

• Computer literacy and technology skills, preferably with Microsoft Suite

• Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skill

• Ability to create environments that foster participation of all groups

• Ability to understand their own agency and social responsibility

• Ability to identify and make referrals to network of campus services

Additional Information:

Required License(s), Certification(s), & Background Checks:

• Required criminal background check

• Required sex offender registry check

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:

The following physical activities are associated with the position.

• Light Work | If the use of force is greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

• Hearing, talking- Constantly

• Standing- Frequently

• Crouching, feeling, manipulating items with fingers, grasping, kneeling, pushing, repetitive motion, sitting, walking- Occasionally

Visual Acuity:

• Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage Rate: $19,280 (annual stipend)

Hours and Schedule:

• The position is designed to be a 20 hours per week in person commitment

• Weekly work hours vary and may include morning, evening, and weekend

Employment Timeline:

• This position hires on an as needed basis

• This position is eligible for up to 2+ years of continuous employment upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment

Supervision:

Mallory Swan, Wellness Coordinator

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:

Communication | Professionalism | Critical Thinking

• Ability to Use Written Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through written mediums that is free from spelling and grammar errors, easy to understand, engaging to read and employs proper tone

• Ability to Demonstrate Dependability: Act as a dependable, diligent member of a work environment by being present, prepared, responsible for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions and showing attention to detail

• Ability to Gather & Analyze Data: Ability to locate and collect information, thoughtfully and thoroughly evaluate the quality of the information and consider a multitude of options to develop credible solutions

• Ability Act with Integrity: Act with integrity in the workplace by being trustworthy, accountable, respectful of colleagues and stakeholders, and finding ways to align and navigate personal ethics in with workplace

Application Instructions and Required Document:

• Resume

• List of three professional references

• Application documents must be submitted in Workday

• Application deadline: 2/13/2026

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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.