Associate Director

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director works with the Director in running the daily operations of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program and establishing longer-range planning. This involves working closely with students, faculty, alumni, and a range of academic and non-academic units across campus. In the small community of Donaghey Scholars, the associate director serves as a mentor and resource for the students. Assist students by partnering with other campus units, such as Financial Aid, Housing, and Student Accounts to solve non-academic issues. Work with Director and units across campus, work in recruitment, admissions, student orientation, and advising. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
One year of professional experience working in higher education
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to act independently and as part of a team
Ability to identify and evaluate problems, and devise solutions
Comfortable with making presentations and engaging with the public
Comfortable with social media and conventional office technology and software
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience with honors or other high achieving students
Experience with interdisciplinary education
A terminal graduate degree, such as a PhD or MFA

Responsibilities

Teach a one-credit professionalization and final project colloquium
Act as the liaison to the alumni board in event planning and alumni engagement
Oversee students’ final project procedures
Maintain a database on Scholars’ status and progress through the program
Work with Housing to coordinate housing for Scholars living in designated Donaghey floors of residence halls
Provide guidance and oversight to students regarding study abroad