University of Arkansas – Fayetteville is offering three graduate assistant positions. This is a two-year commitment with a renewable agreement pending a successful evaluation at the end of the first year. The Department of University Recreation is in search of candidates for the following Graduate Assistant positions: 

UREC Sports  

• The Graduate Assistant for UREC Sports assists the Coordinator and Assistant Director of Club and Intramural Sports with the daily operation of the UREC Sports program. The Graduate Assistant will administer aspects of personnel management to include, but not limited to, the hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluation processes for student employees. In addition, the Graduate Assistant will manage and maintain registrations for team and tournament sports through Innosoft’s FusionIM Software.    

Member Services  

• The Graduate Assistant for Member Services will assist in the day-to-day operations and management of the University Recreation service center and assist in program administration. The position is responsible for the supervision of the service center staff, including hiring, developing, training, and evaluating over 30 part-time student employees in the areas of customer service and risk management. The position is also responsible for assisting with aquatics program administration, including learn to swim and American Red Cross certification programs.  

Facility Operations  

• The Graduate Assistant for Facility Operations will assist in the day-to-day operations and management of University Recreation reservations and membership. This position is responsible for the supervision of the facility assistant staff, including hiring, developing, training, and evaluating over 60 part-time student employees in the areas of customer service and risk management. This position is also responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Member Services and Events in reservation and event management. 

CONTACT:  

Katherine Geter – kgeter@uark.edu 

• UREC Sports 

Kelsey Harelson – kgharels@uark.edu  

• Member Services 
• Facility Operations 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 3.0 grade point average  
• Admission to a graduate degree program prior to employment 
• GRE or other standardized test may be required prior to admission into chosen Graduate Program 
• Must be able to start by July 1, 2022 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree or currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Recreation, Kinesiology, or related field of study  
• Experience working in a Campus Recreation setting as a student employee  
• Experience of assuming a leadership role within Campus Recreation  
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and Instructor Certification or obtain upon employment 

Please be aware that offers for assistantship positions are contingent upon admission to a graduate degree program. Various deadlines exist for all applications, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to be aware of these and apply accordingly.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please visit https://hr.uark.edu/apply-now/index.php for complete assistantship descriptions, including position qualifications and requirements, stipend, full job description.  

For application process and deadlines for the College of Education and Health Professions graduate degree program please visit https://hhpr.uark.edu/programs/index.php 

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.  he 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.