Marketing and Recruiting Specialist

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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.

In summary, the Marketing and Recruiting Specialist will provide the first point of contact of Arkansas Materials Institute and will provide marketing and recruiting support for institute. The Marketing and Recruiting Specialist will report to the Arkansas Materials Institute administrative manager. The Marketing and Recruiting Specialist responsibilities will include marketing and recruiting efforts to grow the Arkansas Materials Institute and Materials Science and Engineering program. Additional responsibilities include providing a positive impression for visitors, faculty, staff and students as they enter the Arkansas Materials Institute building and assisting the administrative manager with administrative tasks. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in marketing, communications, recruitment, or administrative support

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in higher education or a research environment
• At least one year of experience planning events and coordinating multiple projects
• At least one year of experience with website management or graphic design tools

Responsibilities

• Provide the first point of contact of Arkansas Materials Institute.
• Provide marketing and recruiting support for the institute.
• Conduct marketing and recruiting efforts to grow the Arkansas Materials Institute and Materials Science and Engineering program.
• Provide a positive impression for visitors, faculty, staff and students as they enter the Arkansas Materials Institute building.
• Assist the administrative manager with administrative tasks.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level