Program Coordinator for Studio Art

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2025
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Closing Date: 02/14/2025 Type of Position:Academic Program Management Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:School of Art Studio Art Department's Website: https://art.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Studio Art program. This position will report directly to the Studio Art Program Director. Thanks to the transformational gifts from the Walton Charitable Support Foundation and Windgate Charitable Foundation the School of Art is growing exponentially. The growth contributes to a fast-paced environment, and we are searching for a candidate who works well with this pace and has the flexibility and agility to move from one project to the next. The Program Coordinator will serve as the primary administrative support for the Studio Art Program Director, faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students. This position will assist with travel arrangements, organizing and submitting purchase orders and receipts, and will be responsible for maintaining and updating various spreadsheets and administrative forms. In addition, the Program Coordinator will assist in the management, content, and posting for social media. They will work closely with the Program Director to assist with special projects including, but not limited to, writing, events, visiting artists and scholars, and building operations. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison to School of Art administration staff to keep them informed of faculty research, projects, and events. This position requires excellent customer service skills, agility, prompt response, and follow up of tasks, and the ability to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: The formal education of a bachelor's degree At least two years of experience in a specialized or related area applicable to work performed Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in higher education Excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent time management skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet critical deadlines Ability to work independently and part of a team Ability to work pro-actively and prioritize tasks Ability to perform routine tasks and to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks Ability to be courteous, neat, and professional Additional Information: Salary Information: $43,923 annually Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Kayla Crenshaw, Chief of Operations, kaylac@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit 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 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