Extra Help Assistant/STRIVE
About The Position
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. This position leads and executes targeted, high-priority initiatives that support STRIVE’s overall mission and operational goals. This role is responsible for end-to-end project coordination, creating versatile framework materials, leading key organizational overhauls in collaboration with institutional partners like the UA Little Rock Department of Communications, and executing strategic initiatives that highlight the achievements of STRIVE participants, educators, and business partners. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Requirements
- Participation in the STRIVE program.
- Knowledge of STRIVE Goals
- Can effectively use design tools to create STRIVE content
- Can network effectively within the teachers and industry to promote STRIVE goals
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to creatively solve problems
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors
- Ability to effectively work independently with minimal supervision
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of educational experience
- Experience in designing and implementing lesson plans to incorporate the use of Backward Design
- Experience in teaching STEM skills to Jr. High or High School students (Grades 7-12)
- Experience in vetting business partners for the STRIVE program
- Understanding of the Arkansas Department of Education licensure requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and coordination for assigned special projects from initiation through completion
- Assess current program needs, evaluate existing workflows, and develop comprehensive strategic plans of action to guide project execution and continuous improvement
- Create templates and standardized processes to support STRIVE initiatives
- Direct organizational and operational updates, ensuring project deliverables align with STRIVE goals
- Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and key outcomes to ensure milestones are met on schedule
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
