Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log into Workday on My Apps. Simply enter "Find Jobs" in the Workday search bar to view open positions. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). To view the job posting closing date please return to the search for jobs page.If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through \\"My Draft Applications\\" located on your Candidate Home page.Type of Position:Professional Staff - Academic Affairs

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:MEEG | Mechanical Engineering Administration

Department's Website:mechanical-engineering.uark.eduSummary of Job Duties:The Academic Counselor and Coach counsel prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students in the mechanical program on degree requirements, course schedules, course planning, and career and educational objectives. This position provides advising support and assistance to students to ensure that they persist to degree completion through activities such as mentoring, reviewing their academic progress, providing them with timely and accurate information about the degree plan, and referring them to appropriate campus resources as needed.

The Academic Counselor and Coach are knowledgeable of the unique needs and challenges of and transfer students, provides them with adequate support and guides them through degree completion. This position works closely with program faculty and assists them with the development of student enrollment and progress reports, handbooks, websites, and other informational materials. The Academic Counselor and Coach serve as the primary contact point for prospective students interested in pursuing a BSME or graduate degree, assists recruiting efforts, responds to all inquiries, and makes presentations about the program to various audiences as needed. This position maintains accurate, complete, and updated records on the status and progress of students and reports result as needed.

The Academic Counselor and Coach also provide individualized academic support to students (i.e., assist students with skills such as time management, critical thinking, test preparation/anxiety, note-taking, etc.), facilitates academic success workshops, and collaborates with faculty and staff in the department and college and other retention initiatives on campus.

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:

Salary Information:$40,000 - $50,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

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

Optional Documents:Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status

Minimum Qualifications:
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Master's degree in counseling, career counseling, college student personnel, higher education administration, engineering, or a related field
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At least one year graduate and/or full-time experience with student services programs or advising students

Preferred Qualifications:
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At least two years of full-time experience with student services programs or advising students
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At least one year of experience advising or coaching at-risk students
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At least one year of experience advising or coaching science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) students
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Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills for individual meetings and small or large group presentations
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Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
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Demonstrated knowledge of student success and student persistence practices
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Demonstrated knowledge of UA student resources

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
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Knowledge of UA campus and community resources
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Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
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Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs
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Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
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Ability to compile information into report form

Recruitment Contact Information:Melynda Hart, Operations Manager, (479) 575-4153, melhart@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.