TRIO Talent Search Academic Advisor (Two Open Positions)

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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. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, family studies, behavioral science, public administration, or another related field from an accredited institution in education

• At least two years of related work experience (middle and high school youth, first-generation and/or low-income students, etc.)

• Experience in educational, career, and personal curriculum development

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, family studies, behavioral science, public administration, or another related field from an accredited institution in education

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of personal, academic, and career counseling strategies and practices

• Knowledge of academic requirements related to high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment, and post-secondary completion

• Proficient in written, verbal, and organizational skills

• Proficient skill and knowledge in program development and/or implementation of college access and support services for high school students

• Proficient skill developing, organizing, presenting and implementing services related to college readiness in individual, small group, and large group settings

• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

• Proficient skill using Microsoft Office Suite, databases, design software, and other related technology

• Proficient skill communicating effectively with high school students, target school personnel, parents, and campus and community partners

• Proficient skill documenting, assessing, and evaluating program-related information and outcomes

• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance

• Ability to learn, evaluate, and synthesize detailed information related to secondary and post-secondary education completion

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for program participants

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, build trust, and work collaboratively

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, balance multiple competing priorities and perform highly detailed work

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.