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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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in student affairs, higher education administration or related field

• At least five years of relevant experience working directly with college students and parents/families of college students at the coordinator, assistant director, or similar level

• Experience in planning, developing, and implementing complex strategic goals and program initiatives that require the effective management of resources, significant budget and financial operations, and experience collaborating with campus partners

• Direct experience planning, executing, and evaluating large-scale university programs for specialized populations of students and/or parent and family members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful parent and family engagement strategies within a higher education or related setting and strong understanding of student development and best practices in student transition programming on a college campus

• At least five or more years of successful experience in planning, developing, and implementing complex strategic goals and program initiatives that require effective management of resources, significant budget and financial operations, and experience collaborating with parents/family members in an educational setting

• Knowledge of best practices and trends in parent/family engagement and programming, including familiarity with national organizations such as NASPA, ACPA, NODA, and AHEPPP

• Experience fostering collaborations with academic departments, student organizations, campus offices, and external stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and reach of targeted programs and initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Student Development Theory

• Knowledge of event planning

• Time management and organizational skills

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to coordinate events and activities in regional and national areas outside of campus

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.