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Engineering Career Services Student Worker

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Posted on Saturday, May 4, 2024

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Closing Date:

05/14/2024


Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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Department:

College of Engineering Employer Relations


Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Engineering Career Services Student Worker will be an employee of the College of Engineering and will work 10-15 hours per week starting in Fall 2024 (by August 12th), assisting with a variety of tasks in the office. This position will typically work between 8AM and 5PM, with a handful of exceptions for career events. A sampling of tasks the student worker might perform includes:
LinkedIn combing for internships and full-time jobs
Comb Handshake for internship data
Call recent alumni to ask about their post-graduation outcome (i.e. job, grad school)
Input presentation and event attendance data to Handshake
Help with career events (as requested)
Provide student perspective in planning meetings (as appropriate)
Create and update degree curriculum maps
Update career fair employer attendees spreadsheet
Personal professional development work
Put together placement reports (data will be provided by Director)
Other duties as assigned

The Engineering Career Connections Student Worker will report to and be evaluated by the Associate Director of Career Engagement for the College of Engineering.

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.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current UA student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

  • Good judicial standing with the University of Arkansas

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information and data

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Sophomore standing or higher

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to work independently

  • Ability to work collaboratively

  • Ability to ask questions when needed to complete highest quality work


Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.


Salary Information:

$15 per hour


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Tina Paul, Senior HR Partner
tinapaul@uark.edu


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.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

No