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Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2025
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).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.


Closing Date:

04/22/2025Type of Position:Recruitment and Admissions


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.

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:Graduate Recruitment


Department's Website:

https://graduate-students.uark.edu/Summary of Job Duties:The Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist is responsible for contributing to and executing the comprehensive recruitment plan primarily focused on graduate student populations. The Recruitment Specialist will plan and implement effective strategies, including print, digital and web-marketing, social media, and on-campus visitation programs; develop and manage a pool of prospective graduate and international students; develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to follow up with prospective graduate and international students; develop partnerships with education constituents from feeder schools to assist with the recruitment of graduate and international students; and coordinate recruitment support activities with University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and alumni. Other related duties as assigned.

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:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

  • Prior recruitment and/or admissions experience


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Digital marketing experience

  • Experience with SLATE or other similar customer relationship management software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

  • Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

  • Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively

  • Skill with advanced verbal and written communication and be able to confidently represent the university in a professional manner

  • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

  • Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure

  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

  • Ability to be creative and energetic with a high level of initiative

  • Ability to work with a wide variety of populations, multi-task, and have a true commitment to teamwork

  • Ability to demonstrate proven success in program development and implementation

  • Ability to work with and experience with social media tools


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$45,682 per year


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:

Melissa Erwin, Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration; mpalmat@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, 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 any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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/AFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, WalkingBenefits Eligible:Yes
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.

 

Salary : $45,682

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