Program Coordinator

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

10d

About The Position

Arkansas A+ is a statewide arts-in-education initiative of the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions that integrates the arts and the A+ Model across the curriculum in Arkansas schools. The Program Coordinator supports the initiative’s implementation and growth by providing direct support to participating schools, educators, and A+ Fellows across the state.

The position includes regular school visits to build and maintain relationships with teachers, administrators, and educational service cooperatives; identifying school needs and coordinating follow-up support; assisting with professional development programs, workshops, and summer institutes; and providing on-site support to A+ Fellows and participants. The coordinator also supports program evaluation and follow-up, coordinates instructional materials and supplies, maintains program resources and contact lists, and participates in A+ Fellows convenings and planning meetings. Working with the Arkansas A+ team, the coordinator helps strengthen school partnerships and program delivery and supports arts-integrated teaching and learning statewide.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty. The position also requires the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Travel throughout Arkansas is required as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in educational, nonprofit, community-based, or related settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel throughout Arkansas as needed.
• Proficiency with digital communication, document management, and productivity tools, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and shared file systems such as Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, organize information, and manage program-related documentation.
• Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, workshops, and other program activities.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in education, arts, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Experience working with K–12 schools, educators, or educational service cooperatives.
• Experience coordinating educational programs, professional development, workshops, or events.
• Familiarity with arts integration, arts education, or creative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with schools, community organizations, or other partners.
• Experience providing logistical, administrative, or on-site support for programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular school visits and build and maintain relationships with teachers, administrators, and educational service cooperatives.
• Identify school needs and coordinate appropriate follow-up support.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and implementation of professional development programs, workshops, and summer institutes.
• Provide on-site support to A+ Fellows and program participants.
• Assist with program evaluation and follow-up.
• Coordinate instructional materials and supplies.
• Maintain program resources and contact lists.
• Participate in A+ Fellows convenings and planning meetings.
• Work with the Arkansas A+ team to strengthen school partnerships, improve program delivery, and support arts-integrated teaching and learning statewide.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED