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Workstudy Position:NoJob Type:Regular

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution 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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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:SSS | Student Support Services

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Student Support Services (SSS) Program Director is responsible for the organization, facilitation, assessment, and regulatory compliance management of Student Support Services, a U.S. Department of Education-funded TRIO grant providing retention support to current University of Arkansas students who are first-generation college students, who meet low federally defined low-income thresholds, and/or who are students with disabilities. The Program Director supervises one full-time SSS staff member and oversees SSS operations and services provided by dedicated SSS academic advisors/counselors, working from within the colleges. The Program Director must receive and guarantee that other program staff receives training regarding grant management and compliance in such areas as required program services, data integrity, records retention, budget management, program performance, and student outcomes. The Program Director is also the principal investigator of the SSS grant and is responsible for fulfilling the plan of operations and pursuing the project's purpose and goals.Qualifications:

Salary Information:$68,000

Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Diversity Statement, List of three Profesional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:
Minimum Qualifications:
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A master's degree in education, counseling, policy, or related field
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from an accredited institution of higher education
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At least five years experience with academic retention intervention and support for college students
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Experience serving first-generation and low-income college students with academic resources and support programming
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At least three years experience with grant management or other high-level project management, including project planning, data assessment, and compliance
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Experience managing complex budgets
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity and educational equity

Preferred Qualifications:
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At least five years experience with college retention program leadership
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Demonstrated performance in successful academic advising, retention, and graduation programming
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Experience as a low-income college student and/or first-generation college student, or other lived experience as a student facing obstacles to college persistence/completion
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Experience writing and evaluating grants or other complex project proposals
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Personal and/or professional TRIO experience
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Supervisory experience
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Experience working with and managing teams across a wide institutional network

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of TRiO and Student Support Services purposes and requirements
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Knowledge of academic advising and coaching strategies for college students
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Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship processes and other financial literacy needs and issues relative to college students of all classifications
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Knowledge of campus resources for student success
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Program/grant management, compliance, and evaluation skills
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Budget planning and management skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to relate to and provide effective retention support to students who are navigating college and specific obstacles commonly experienced by students who are potentially the first in their family to earn a four-year degree and who experience financial need
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Ability to manage complex team projects and coordinate teams of professionals working in and across different campus units
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Ability to interpret and manage policies and procedures from institutional, state, and federal governing structures

Recruitment Contact Information:Sommer Beck, Administrative Specialist, sommer@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Additional Information: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.

The 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.