Director of Center for Community Engagement

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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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Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least five years of experience in program administration or related field including supervising full-time staff and mentoring college student leaders or volunteers

• Advanced administrative experience in college student activities/programs or related fields including budget and office management experience

• Experience managing and crafting partnerships and relationships within the non-profit sector or key program constituents 

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least eight plus years of supervising full-time staff  and student advising or volunteer management experience in higher education

• At least five plus years of successful experience in planning, developing, and implementing complex strategic goals and program initiatives that require the effective management of resources including a large workforce, significant budget and financial operations, and experience collaborating with students and student leadership

• Experience managing complex fiscal initiatives including recognizing donor intent, writing, and managing grants and state/student fee-funded budgets 

• Experience with the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs

• Experience with a range of web platforms: Workday, Give Pulse, Engage, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs including the organization and administration of various campus food programs nationally, mentoring, leadership, and more

• Knowledge of campus and community resources and ability to partner with multiple constituents on campus and within the local and state communities

• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs

• High organizational skills to multi-task and complete very detailed tasks and exceptional communication skills 

• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs, advise multiple student engagement programs and manage the details of each

• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations

• Ability to compile information into report form and assess the student experiences to support student success and belonging

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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.

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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 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.

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