Honors Scholars Program Coordinator and Advisor

Part-time position - Posted 8/25/25

Position Summary

The Honors Scholars Program (HSP) at John Brown University is seeking a Program Coordinator& Advisor. The Program Coordinator & Advisor for the HSP works with the Honors Director and Associate Director to cultivate the Honors community, and informs prospective and current students about the opportunities and community in the program, as well as helping them navigate their college decisions. This is a part-time staff position (25 hours/week).

The (HSP) exists to attract and retain intellectually curious students, to stimulate and challenge those students as Christian scholars and effective members of God’s kingdom, and to enrich the broader university community. Currently there are 240 students in the program.

Role Qualifications

• Strong ability to create good will with staff, faculty, and students
• Commitment to the Articles of Faith, Mission, and Objectives of the University; and desires to be a role model for students by demonstrating an active Christian faith in personal example and in work related responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Advising current and prospective Honors students
• Coordinating program events such as Sunday gatherings, annual banquet, student workshops, service opportunities, site visits, and conferences
• Scheduling Honors courses
• Tracking student progress and managing program processes
• Coordinating with Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, Events, and University Marketing, among other campus offices
• Advising the Honors Executive Council
• Assisting with promoting and coordinating study abroad and prestigious fellowship opportunities

Essential Skills and Experience

• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using various computer software and databases
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in higher education or a related field is preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies.

Biblical Diversity and Intercultural Engagement

JBU desires to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students to honor how all humans are created in the image of God, to reflect better the diversity of the Kingdom of God, to further our Christian commitment to justice, and to increase the quality of our educational experience. JBU is pursuing the goal of teaching and working in an intercultural environment and encourages applications from people interested in serving a diverse body of students. For more information, visit our Biblical Diversity and Intercultural Engagement.

About JBU

Information describing the university is available online.

Apply

To apply, please upload the following documents to the "Upload Your Documents" page:

1. Cover Letter
2. Your resume
3. A completed and signed staff employment application (Click Here to Access the Application)

Contact information:
Office of Human Resources
John Brown University
2000 West University Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Phone: 479.524.7197
e-mail: jobs@jbu.edu