Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Campus Life at Arkansas Tech University is seeking a self-motivated, student-focused
individual interested in making a positive impact in the lives of our students. This
12-month appointment provides personal and professional development, an environment
that challenges you for your best work, opportunities to gain experiences similar
to that of a full-time staff member, and the cultivation of transferable skills in
a fun and exciting work environment. The Department of Campus Life at Arkansas Tech
consists of Campus Recreation, Greek Life, Orientation, Spirit Squads, Student Activities
Board, and Registered Student Organizations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the coordination of the Mary B. Gunter Emering Leaders Living Learning Community.
- Assist in facilitation of leadership programs and conferences.
- Assist in planning and implementation of extended orientation program, Freshman Leadership
Experience.
- Assist in implementation of annual Women's Week activities.
- Assist in coordination of monthly and annual student leader recognition initiatives
(Leader of the Month, Evening of Excellence).
- Assist in the administration of funding allocation for student development travel
and student organization aid.
- Assist in coordation of Registered Student Organizations and fulfilling registration
requirements.
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity are:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Admittance into the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College as a Master’s degree
seeking graduate student
- Ability to clear a background check
REMUNERATION:
This position pays a stipend of $1,060 per month. In addition, 18 hours of graduate
credit tuition per year is covered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Megan Bell, Coordinator of Civic and Community Engagement and Student Leadership Development
at mbell11@atu.edu.
Graduate Asistant for Civic Engagement
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Campus Life at Arkansas Tech University is seeking a self-motivated, student-focused
individual interested in making a positive impact in the lives of our students. This
12-month appointment provides personal and professional development, an environment
that challenges you for your best work, opportunities to gain experiences similar
to that of a full-time staff member, and the cultivation of transferable skills in
a fun and exciting work environment. The Department of Campus Life at Arkansas Tech
consists of Campus Recreation, Greek Life, Orientation, Spirit Squads, Student Activities
Board, and Registered Student Organizations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the coordination of service/community projects including:
- Track and Report service hours on a semester basis
- Planing and implementation of monthly Action Days
- Planning and implementation of campus wide prgramming (Green & Gold Give Back, Women's
Week, etc.)
- Work on special projects to advance civic engagement initiatives such as recognition,
outreach, new program research
- Assist in overall program assessment
- Planning and implementation of voter education, voter registration and voter turn
out.
- Serve as an educational resource to students interested in community service and civic
engagement
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity are:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Admittance into the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College as a Master’s degree
seeking graduate student
- Ability to clear a background check
REMUNERATION:
This position pays a stipend of $1,060 per month. In addition, 18 hours of graduate
credit tuition per year is covered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Megan Bell, Coordinator of Civic and Community Engagement and Student Leadership Development
at mbell11@atu.edu.
Graduate Assistant for Veteran Services
Campus Life at Arkansas Tech University is seeking a self-motivated, student-focused
individual interested in making a positive impact in the lives of our students. This
12-month appointment provides personal and professional development, an environment
that challenges you for your best work, opportunities to gain experiences similar
to that of a full-time staff member, and the cultivation of transferable skills in
a fun and exciting work environment. The Department of Campus Life at Arkansas Tech
consists of Campus Recreation, Greek Life, Orientation, Spirit Squads, Student Activities
Board, and Registered Student Organizations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of Veteran events, programs,
and projects
- Investigate and develop new strategies to address the needs of student Veterans ans
military family members
- Assist with or direct student Veterans and military family members to information
on academic programs, financial aid, counseling and support services, and other university
processes
- Serve as an educational resource to students and parents interested in VA educational
benefits
- Assist with supervision of VA work-study students
- Assist with informational/ social media updates for student veterans and military
family members
- Prepare internal and external reports and other written correspondence
- Research, evaluate, and report information pertaining to scholarship opportunities
and community resources
- Assist the VA certifying official(s) in maintaining VA records and files of students
receiving GI Bill® benefits; monitoring student enrollments, grades and academic progress;
completing degree check sheets; and compiling student bio and enrollment information
for entry into the VA electronic system (VAOnce)
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity are:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Admittance into the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College as a Master’s degree
seeking graduate student
- Ability to clear a background check
REMUNERATION:
This position pays a stipend of $1,060 per month. In addition, 18 hours of graduate
credit tuition per year is covered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Shelly
Hall, shall2@atu.edu.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official
U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Graduate Assistant for Student Transition
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Campus Life at Arkansas Tech University is seeking a self-motivated, student-focused
individual interested in making a positive impact in the lives of our students. This
12-month appointment provides personal and professional development, an environment
that challenges you for your best work, opportunities to gain experiences similar
to that of a full-time staff member, and the cultivation of transferable skills in
a fun and exciting work environment. The Department of Campus Life at Arkansas Tech
consists of Campus Recreation, Greek Life, Orientation, Spirit Squads, Student Activities
Board, and Registered Student Organizations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the planning, implementation and coordination of Orientation ( incoming
freshmen, transfer, online, international and graduate)
- Assist with the planning, implementation and coordination of annual fall Welcome Week
- Assist with the development and coordination of programming for first generation students
- Assist with the development and coordination of programming for adult and commuter
students
- Aid in developing collaborative relationships across campus to engage various stakeholders
in office initiatives
- Assist in overall program assessment
- Work on special projects, such as publications, outreach, and marketing
- Serve as an educational resource to students and parents
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity are:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Admittance into the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College as a Master’s degree
seeking graduate student
- Ability to clear a background check
REMUNERATION:
This position pays a stipend of $1,060 per month. In addition, 18 hours of graduate
credit tuition per year is covered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Chelsea
Neal, Associate Dean for Campus Life & the Student Union, cneal14@atu.edu.