Associate Director for Inclusive Career Design
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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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Career Education Programs
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Director of Inclusive Career Design will collaborate with Offices of Career Connections staff in every academic college to connect with and engage underrepresented undergraduate and graduate University of Arkansas students who may not traditionally seek out the career services they need. This includes but is not limited to students with disabilities, students of color, veterans, first-generation, non-traditional, LGBTQ+ students, and other groups of students that demonstrate low engagement with the Offices of Career Connections. The Associate Director facilitates, manages, designs, and/or implements equity & inclusion career resources, training, programs, and services to meet the career needs of traditionally marginalized student populations. This position will manage programs intended to improve students’ social capital and access to career and self-development opportunities such as Career Launch. This position will also collaborate with cultural and identity-focused student organizations and coach them to host their own professional development opportunities for their members.
The Associate Director of Inclusive Career Design reports to the Director of Career Education and supervises a part-time career counselor.
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:
A masters degree in counseling, career counseling, workforce development, adult education, higher education, human resource management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
A minimum of at least three years of full-time, professional work experience in one or more of the following areas: career advising, academic advising, higher education, corporate training, human resource management, or other related areas
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualifications listed above.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least one year of career advising experience administering and interpreting career assessments
At least one year of experience intentionally working with members of underrepresented populations
Previous experience using a customer relationship management (CRM) system such as Handshake or CRM platforms
Previous experience with online learning management systems such as Blackboard or Canvas or comparable platforms
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledgeable in student development, career theories and career development best practices
Proficient skills in Microsoft 365
Ability to develop and maintain relationships and regular communication with team and stakeholders
Ability to work with a diverse constituency at all levels
Ability to set and exceed goals
Ability to submit timely and accurate reports
Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs
Ability to evaluate collected information and offer recommendations
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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.
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe 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.
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