Graduate Assistant Talent Management

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Closing Date: 08/08/2026 Type of Position: Graduate Assistant Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 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. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Talent Development and Experience Support Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: Human Resources is seeking a highly organized candidate with an excellent academic record for a graduate assistant position on the Talent & Organization Development team. The position focuses on supporting career pathing initiatives that help employees understand growth opportunities, identify skill and competency expectations, and navigate potential career progression within the organization. The duties of the position will include working with the manager of organization development and the director of talent and organization development to assist with research, data gathering, resource development, stakeholder coordination, and the creation of tools and materials that support employee career progression and development. Additional work may be done related to performance framework, and/or organizational change management. Other duties related to talent development, management, engagement, or wellness may be assigned as needed. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Enrollment in a Graduate degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas, with minimum 3.0 GPA, plus at least one year of relevant work experience Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven attention to detail, as well as the ability to problem-solve and prioritize Candidates must have the ability to multi-task, and the ability to think critically and logically Preferred Qualifications: Enrolled in one of the following or related graduate programs: Human Resources Development Human Resources Management Adult and Lifelong Learning Business Administration Operations Management Experience in career development, competency models, job architecture, talent management, or employee development Experience with research, data organization, writing, presentation development, or creating employee-facing resources Additional Information: Salary Information: $23,631 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected] All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS   Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. 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