Project​/Program Specialist

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Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the university has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student‑to‑teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co‑ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out‑of‑class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award‑winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE‑ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the state through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land‑grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high‑quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to become a part of the pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Division of Academic Affairs

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The Department of Academic Affairs seeks a highly organized and detail‑oriented Project/Program Specialist with a strong background in administrative operations and functional experience using Workday. This position plays a critical role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of academic and institutional projects. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of project coordination skills, administrative expertise, and knowledge of enterprise systems to advance the strategic priorities of the academic affairs division while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5…