Graduate Assistant for Campus Visits
Starshopper, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Closing Date
05/02/2026
Position Type
Graduate Assistant
Job Type
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Summary of Job Duties
The Graduate Assistant for Campus Visits oversees the Student Ambassador organization. University Student Ambassadors are undergraduate student leaders who volunteer to meet and greet prospective students, provide campus tours, help at recruitment events, and assist in the Office of Admissions. The goal of the Ambassadors is to provide prospective students first‑hand information about the University of Arkansas. In sharing their experiences, ambassadors hope to ease the transition of new students into life at the University of Arkansas and share with them the many wonderful opportunities that await them.
This position works closely with the Tour Coordinator and the ambassador officers, overseeing the ambassadors daily schedules, organizing daily tours, keeping up with absences, email communication, helping plan special events and assisting with recruitment, hiring, and training of Student Ambassadors.
The Graduate Assistant will also present University of Arkansas information to prospective students and families visiting campus. Night and weekend work is occasionally required. Other duties as assigned.
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 :
At least one year of experience as a student ambassador or orientation leader on a college campus.
Must provide proof of acceptance and be enrolled into a UAF graduate program through the Graduate School.
Preferred Qualifications :
At least one semester of experience as a student ambassador or orientation leader in the Office of Admissions at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.
Additional Information :
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
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
Salary Information
$19,260
Recruitment Contact Information
recruiting@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 the listed recruitment contact.
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry.
Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.
Benefits Eligible
No
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05/02/2026
Position Type
Graduate Assistant
Job Type
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Summary of Job Duties
The Graduate Assistant for Campus Visits oversees the Student Ambassador organization. University Student Ambassadors are undergraduate student leaders who volunteer to meet and greet prospective students, provide campus tours, help at recruitment events, and assist in the Office of Admissions. The goal of the Ambassadors is to provide prospective students first‑hand information about the University of Arkansas. In sharing their experiences, ambassadors hope to ease the transition of new students into life at the University of Arkansas and share with them the many wonderful opportunities that await them.
This position works closely with the Tour Coordinator and the ambassador officers, overseeing the ambassadors daily schedules, organizing daily tours, keeping up with absences, email communication, helping plan special events and assisting with recruitment, hiring, and training of Student Ambassadors.
The Graduate Assistant will also present University of Arkansas information to prospective students and families visiting campus. Night and weekend work is occasionally required. Other duties as assigned.
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 :
At least one year of experience as a student ambassador or orientation leader on a college campus.
Must provide proof of acceptance and be enrolled into a UAF graduate program through the Graduate School.
Preferred Qualifications :
At least one semester of experience as a student ambassador or orientation leader in the Office of Admissions at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.
Additional Information :
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
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
Salary Information
$19,260
Recruitment Contact Information
recruiting@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 the listed recruitment contact.
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry.
Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.
Benefits Eligible
No
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