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Closing Date:

05/31/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)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.

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Department:

Global Campus Rogershttps://training.uark.edu/about/index.php

Summary of Job Duties:

We are seeking a dedicated and creative professional to join our team in the role of Program and Instructional Coordinator, playing a pivotal role in the success of the grant. The role will encompass curriculum development, instructional design, program coordination, and outreach efforts to potential participants, business, and industry.

In this role, the coordinator will closely collaborate with Subject Matter Experts in the field of biomanufacturing and work together to identify key learning objectives, content, and the most effective methods for conveying complex biomanufacturing concepts to learners. Additionally, the coordinator will be responsible for working with business and industry, potential participants, other grant partners, and stakeholders to identify ways to push out the course(s) once completed.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years of experience working in the area of non-credit/workforce development or in curriculum development or coordination in the field of science

• Experience in curriculum development preferably within the context of online on-demand courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years of full-time experience in program management within a higher education setting

• Experience working on grants

• A background in science

• Project Management experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of non-credit programming

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills and capabilities

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and adjust to new systems

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and to build solid professional networks and partnerships

• Ability to work with students on various situations

• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing recruiting programs​

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster partnerships and inclusivity

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

$65,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusNina Reich-HR Coordinator
nareich@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:

Yes