Project/Program Specialist-1

University of Arkansas System

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education, social work, general studies, business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Two years of professional experience in areas related to youth programs, underrepresented populations, non-profit or educational work, or similar fields.
Strong program development/planning skills.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with participants, program staff, and campus partners.
Evidence of skills and ability to utilize technology.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate experience, understanding, and commitment to first-generation students and/or students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
Experience working with low-income, first-generation, or disabled youth.
Experience working with TRIO and youth programs, specifically college students.
Knowledge of post-secondary admissions, scholarship, and financial aid processes.
Experience with recruitment and facilitation.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative program support to the TRIO program by providing professional academic guidance and tutoring in two areas: social science, which includes psychology, history, criminal justice, Personal Social Development, Career Life Planning, and Art and Music Appreciation; and business management, which includes accounting, business administration, finance, economics, and marketing courses.
Provide one-on-one academic coaching, group tutoring, and educational support and services to students enrolled in the program.
Update and maintain electronic and paper files for program participants.
Track student progress.
Develop and implement retention strategies.
Identify and recruit potential program participants.
Maintain a student caseload.
Assist with planning and facilitating student workshops, orientations, and events.
Assist with SSS student recruitment for this component.
Engage in a variety of student outreach efforts through verbal and written communications.
Make weekly contact with assigned students.
Provide academic tutoring, coaching, and mentoring, in addition to post-secondary guidance.
Conduct student documentation of services.
Create and maintain electronic and paper files of student activity.
Enter student data in software database.
Coordinate student learning workshops.
Supervise graduate school visits and assist with travel agenda.
Collaborate with department instructors in the appropriate departments for syllabi development for this component.
Participate in program and departmental meetings, planning sessions, and trainings.