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Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/19277
Working Title
Associate Director of New Student & Family Programs
Position Number
8748
Department
First-Year Experience
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
New Student & Family Programs supports and collaborates with several major initiatives: Extended Orientation Programs which encompasses R.O.C.K. Camp, R.O.C.K Camp Adventure, R.O.C.K. Camp Service and Hog W.I.L.D. Welcome Weeks; Parent & Family Programs which consists of Family Weekend, Spring Family Reunion and the Parent Partnership Association, Regional Parent Clubs; Leadership & Late Night Programs including Cardinal Nights, Emerging Leaders, Graduating Student Leaders, Who's Who Among American Universities & Colleges, University of Arkansas Student Leadership & Career Academy, Student Leader of the Month; and First Year Initiatives in which the office collaborates with a variety of campus constituencies on New Student Welcome & Burger Bash, Help-A-Hog, Diversity Leadership Institute ( DLI ), First Year Photo Project, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Arkansas Kickstart, and Alcohol Edu for College.
Department Home Page
http://nsfp.uark.edu
Job Type
Staff
Summary of Job Duties
The Associate Director is a member of the New Student & Family Programs Leadership Team that assists the Director in providing leadership to the department. The Associate Director will supervise and evaluate professional (Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, etc.) and graduate staff members. The incumbent will oversee Extended Orientation Programs, Leadership & Late Night Programs, First-Year Initiatives (New Student Welcome, Arkansas Kickstart, Alpha Lambda Delta, etc.) and provide assistance to the Parent & Family Programs area.
In addition, the Associate Director will produce publications for first-year students and parent/family members and research and identify current trends and initiatives in first-year and second-year programming for possible implementation at the University of Arkansas.
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.
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.
- Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization, specifically higher education, college student personnel services, counseling, or a related field
- At least four years of relevant experience working directly with new students and parent/family members in a higher education/college student personnel services or a related field at the Coordinator, Assistant Director, or similar level
- Experience planning and implementing large-scale university programs
- Experience supervising undergraduate student leaders
- Experience working in a fast paced office environment
Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No
If yes, please specify
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience developing and evaluating extended orientation and leadership programs for college students
- Six or more years of relevant experience working directly with new students and parent/family members in a higher education/college student personnel services or a related field at the Coordinator, Assistant Director, or similar level
- Supervisory and budget management experience
Knowledge, Skills and 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
Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.
Occasionally:
- Lifting
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Repetitive motion
- Driving
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
- Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
- Hearing
- Talking
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., 40 hours per week (schedule may vary based upon departments needs to include some evenings and weekends as needed)
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 - Arkansas Union
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Appointment Percent
100
Salary
Commensurate with education and/or experience
Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No
Does this position require a background check?
No
If yes, please specify
Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
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