Applications

Applications

At the University of Arkansas, the Division of Student Affairs hopes to give each candidate applying for a graduate assistantship the opportunity to continue to develop their job-search skills.

The Graduate Assistant application process mirrors entry to mid-level job hiring in Higher Education, enabling candidates to showcase passion, personality, and insight, aiding recruitment teams in identifying the best fit early in the interview phase.

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Complete this Intrest Form to share your intrest with the hiring managers directly.

Step 2: Apply to a Masters or Doctoral program online through the University of Arkansas Graduate school

Step 3: Review the descriptions and apply for Graduate Assistant positions through  Workday. (Note: Make sure you have "University of Arkansas, Fayetteville" selected as Institution and "Graduate Assistant" selected as Job Category.) 

Step 4: Once you have applied, check your email for virtual interview offers from the departments in the Division of Student Affairs.

Open Positions in Student Affairs:

Graduate assistantship positions are posted in Workday and remain open for a minimum of one week. To stay informed about new opportunities, be sure to check Workday weekly. Each position requires a separate Workday application. Most departments require a resume and cover letter. If a department is interest in learning more about your application, they will contact you directly.

Interview Process:

As you apply to different GA positions, each department will review your application and decide if they want to offer you an interview. You should receive an email or phone call from the office you applied to schedule an interview. 

Be sure to check Workday frequently, as applications are posted by department. 

Troubleshooting Workday:

    • If you currently are, or have previously been employed by the University of Arkansas system, be sure to use your existing Workday account.
    • Please first visit this website to learn about Workday and to set up an account before accessing the application. 
    • When clicking the applications on the next tab, you will be taken to “My Apps” page, scroll to the bottom and navigate to “Workday”. If the app is not showing up, refresh the page a couple of times and it should show up.
    • If you are still having issues accessing Workday, you may also try downloading the app, once you have a login, and accessing the applications through “Careers”.

Currently Recruiting:

  • GA for On-Campus Student Employment (12 month / 2025-26 School Year) – Apply by January 20, 2025. Detailed position and application information can be found here: Workday Application.