Associate Director Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

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Type of Position:

Researchers

Workstudy Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Department:

Donaghey Scholars Program - Provisional Positions

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Summary

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Job Duties:

The Associate Director works with the Director in running the daily operations of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program and establishing longer-range planning. This involves working closely with students, faculty, alumni, and a range of academic and non‑academic units across campus. In the small community of Donaghey Scholars, the associate director serves as a mentor and resource for the students. Assist students by partnering with other campus units, such as Financial Aid, Housing, and Student Accounts to solve non‑academic issues.

Work with Director and units across campus, work in recruitment, admissions, student orientation, and advising. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

Master’s Degree
One year of professional experience working in higher education

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Experience with honors or other high achieving students
Experience with interdisciplinary education
A terminal graduate degree, such as a PhD or MFA

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach a one-credit professionalization and final project colloquium
Act as the liaison to the alumni board in event planning and alumni engagement
Oversee students’ final project procedures
Maintain a database on Scholars’ status and progress through the program
Work with Housing to coordinate housing for Scholars living in designated Donaghey floors of residence halls
Provide guidance and oversight to students regarding study abroad

Knowledge, Abilities, and

Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to act independently and as part of a team
Ability to identify and evaluate problems, and devise solutions
Comfortable with making presentations and engaging with the public
Comfortable with social media and conventional office technology and software

Salary Information:

$60,015

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Recruitment Contact Information:

Simon Hawkins, Director of Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, sxhawkins

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background…