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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree;
Procient in oral and written English.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
3 years experience in working with students in higher education.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver individual, group, and email academic advising to DCSTEM graduate students; Interpret policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governed by the state, federal, and the university to students, faculty, and others;
Provide email responses to new student and existing student inquiries; Provide customer service to existing students, including;
Helping students set up their schedules,
Processing Degree Works adjustments,
Helping students understand course requirements/options, and
helping students understand resources that have been prepared for navigating the project/thesis or dissertation paths;
Coordinate Graduate Student Orientation;
Document and maintain the graduate student plans of studies;
Develop and conduct group/individual workshops/training modules related to functional areas of responsibility;
Compile information for various statistical assessments and status reports; Participate in campus and off-campus functions that support the university, division, and departmental mission;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment;
Ability to work collaboratively or independently with common goals as part of a team; Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Effective problem-solving skills;
Ability to develop clear and accurate training and workow materials; Professional orientation;
Ability to develop, interpret, and prepare reports;
Ability to work a exible schedule which may include evenings and weekends; Computer prociency (including Microsoft Oce Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Workday, student tracking systems).
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Dean DCSTEM
jbconnelly@ualr.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Repetitive Motion, SittingOccasional Physical Activity:Standing, WalkingBenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.