Transition Specialist

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Type of Position:
Staff (Non-Classified)

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
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 of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 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 as well as 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 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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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• General office duties such as data entry, word processing, copying, filing, and preparing correspondence
• Advising on the admission and/or enrollment processes
• Evaluating student applications and credentials for admissions and/or financial aid
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting on various statistics
• Coordinating with other University departments to provide needed services
• Develop and present information in a variety of forums
• Assist with the coordination of New Student Orientation
• Creates, coordinates and reviews communications for consistency of messaging across multiple areas.
• Other duties as assigned by staff

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Professional in all interactions with students, staff, faculty, and others
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with and understand details
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Be familiar with University campus with ability to give good directions to visitors/students
• Ability to work well and communicate clearly with others, including visitors, students, etc.
• Previous experience in Enrollment Services (Admissions, Orientation or Recruitment)

Salary Information: 30,

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position.

LaTisha Brunson, Assistant HR Director
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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