Graduation Coordinator

Graduation Coordinator

The Graduation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating graduation procedures and commencement ceremonies for the University of Arkansas campus. This includes coordinating program completion applications, college program completion approvals with various academic colleges and departments as well as coordinating all campus units and private vendors involved with preparing all student records and event planning needed to deliver all campus commencement ceremonies which currently include two ceremonies in December to recognize summer and fall graduates and ten ceremonies in May to recognize spring and summer graduates.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of experience in program coordination and/or event planning
• Experience with MS Office applications
• Experience cleaning, manipulating, and summarizing data, particularly academic data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning large student and campus events
• Experience collecting and manipulating college student academic information
• Work experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, organize and analyze data with attention to detail under deadline pressure, as well as handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to lead large groups, organize information and event details, and lead large group planning meetings

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $61,735.00

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:
Caitlin Hughes

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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:
Yes