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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Environmental Dynamicshttps://environmental-dynamics.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director of Environmental Dynamics (ENDY) is responsible for the day-to-day handling of the program, with duties that cover a broad range of administrative details. These duties include data management and processing; interfacing and communicating with others, especially students and faculty; promoting the program and student recruitment; financial data entry reporting and budgeting, listing graduate courses; scheduling, student management, compiling, and analyzing data for the ENDY Administrative Board; and report writing.

The Assistant Director of Environmental Dynamics focuses specifically on:

•ENDY Program Organization related to administering procedures, programs and services, supervising ENDY students, managing the ENDY archive, and managing ENDY databases. Coordinating and arranging dissertation defenses and committee meetings. Working on grant tracking, budget extensions, and managing student grants and funding. Occasionally hosting activities to promote the university to potential students and partners.

•Student Services such as identifying and recruiting prospective students, finding and cultivating funding opportunities for students for research, fellowships, and assistantships. Organizing meetings, tours, airport arrival, transportation, and catering for special events. Preparing the ENDY budget, ENDY budget projections and budget justifications for the director. Being the main point of contact for students in difficult situations and assessing needs and appropriate services when necessary.

•Faculty and Student Support such as providing assistance to students and faculty to coordinate specific assignments. Creating and organizing program data; design and prepare studies and reports for the program. Providing detailed information of applicant information for the Administrative Board with suggested ranking for admission. Monitoring student progress and assignments for colloquium.

•Environmental Resiliency Program support such as: keep student records and budget information. Assist ENRE faculty with problem solutions as well as answer questions for applicants and students.

This position infrequently requires evening and weekend work.

Teamwork, flexibility and a positive attitude are essential for this position.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

• One or more years of full-time work in higher education

• Experience using Microsoft office software and Adobe Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

• 5 years of experience in the university system

• Strong understanding of rules and procedures regarding graduate student movement through the university, general office management and financial systems, office efficiency procedures, and general business practices and development

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of program operations, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of student development and guidance principles

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of the university, state, and federal government

• Knowledge of computers, software applications, printing processes, including (Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite)

• Knowledge of accounting principles

• Advanced knowledge of GSIE rules to correctly guide ENDY students and keep students in compliance

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to resolve operational problems

• Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative analysis for program reviews and reports

• Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports to Director or the Administrative Board

• Ability to adapt to irregular working schedule at high peak times during the year

• Ability to work with students and faculty to find solutions to a vast array of problems that may arise

• Ability to work with faculty and staff across various departments and colleges as required for a successful interdisciplinary program

Additional Information:

$42,000 - $45,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusDr. Peter Ungar, Director of Environmental Dynamics, pungar@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes