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University of Arkansas

Location: FayettevilleAR 72701 Document ID: AB023-0DV0 Posted on: 2017-03-0503/05/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-04-04
 

Assistant Director - Assessment & Staff Development

Posting Number
NC646P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/18334

Working Title
Assistant Director - Assessment & Staff Development

Position Number
5607

Department
University Recreation

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 26,700 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

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.

About the College/Department
The department of University Recreation exists under the College of Education and Health Professions to engage and enhance the University of Arkansas community through diverse recreational, social and wellness opportunities. As a result, the University Recreation department performs a vital role in the recruitment, retention, and education of students and personnel.

Department Home Page
http://urec.uark.edu

Job Type
Staff

Summary of Job Duties
The Assistant Director for Assessment and Student Development is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of departmental and program area specific assessment initiatives and professional and student staff development.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to; planning, implementation, and assessment of departmental programs and services; supporting the departments long-term continuous improvement and assessment efforts; completes required departmental reporting; management of comprehensive staff leadership programs and an employee recognition program; coordinating and assisting human resources for the department and implement strategies to recruit qualified student applicants; supervision and development of student advisory council; determining program/area fiscal needs and prepare budget recommendations and assisting in the development of the budget for staff development & training; participate proactively in other program, departmental, and college events.; assist in the development and cultivation of campus partnerships. Supervisory responsibilities include direct supervision of a Graduate Assistant, 2-3 student employees; indirectly managing a workforce of more than 425 part-time hourly staff and nearing an annual payroll of $1 million dollars.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
  • A master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field
  • At least three years of demonstrated experience in university/collegiate student development programming
  • Broad knowledge of student personnel, student services, and campus recreation
  • Experience with computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SPSS / SAS programming, or similar)


Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No

If yes, please specify

Preferred Qualifications
  • Terminal degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or related field
  • At least three years of post-masters professional experience
  • Supervisory experience with professional and part-time recreation staff
  • Experience with campus recreation and/or member management/employee databases/systems
  • Statistical work in the collection, compilation, and analysis of data
  • Competence in conducting research in higher education and recreation, and reporting relevant statistics


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Knowledge of recreation and personnel management software systems
  • Knowledge and ability to run and interpret statistical analyses
  • Knowledge of human resources process
  • Knowledge of student development theory
  • Skilled in data maintenance and show strong attention to detail
  • Skilled in excellent customer service, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and community
  • Ability to monitor and forecast budgets
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to teach, delegate,and evaluate staff and peers
  • Ability to interact with and provide support services to professional staff across the department


Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.
Occasionally:
  • Balancing
  • Crawling
  • Crouching
  • Grasping
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Pulling
  • Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive motion
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Walking
Constantly:
  • Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
  • Hearing
  • Talking
The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, etc).

Physical Conditions
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (schedule may vary based on department needs to include occasional nights and weekends, as required)

Overtime Eligible
No

Is this position weather/ event essential?

If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.
No

Work Location/Building
Fayetteville Campus - Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Building & Arkansas Union, UREC Fitness Center

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Appointment Percent
100

Salary
$47,500 - $53,000

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No

Does this position require a background check?
Yes

If yes, please specify
  • Criminal background check
  • Sex offender registry check


Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and sex offender registry check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.



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