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.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in aSTEM or related field.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Two years of experience working with students in a STEM environment;

• Two years experience with student success programs OR;

• Four years experience in student success and/or retention programs/initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and operate all STEM outreach programs and events including, but not limited to scheduling and promotion, student recruitment and selection, volunteer recruitment and procurement of materials;

• Manage and operate DCSTEM Career Fairs and coordinate supplemental career development events in connection with DCSTEM Career Fairs;

• Work with industry partners to post, promote, and fill internships, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities;

• Manage and coordinate in-state and out-of-state recruitment efforts including maintaining a STEM presence at college fairs via scheduling college fair visits, attending career days at high school and middle schools, managing and assisting in the operation of all STEM outreach events/programs, and manage school visits to DCSTEM;

• Attend strategically selected in-state college fairs to promote STEM programs;

• Assist in the curriculum development, operation, and management of STEM bridge programs;

• Provide content for STEM-related posts via social media, including outreach, recruitment, and undergraduate student events;

• Assist in working with external groups to coordinate outreach events and programs;

• Compile statistics on all DCSTEM recruitment and outreach events;

• Assist in the development of new outreach and recruitment programs to increase effectiveness and to increase student yield;

• Develop and improve student recruitment materials and programs;

• Work with local school districts to increase and diversify the pool of qualified STEM applicants in Arkansas;

• In conjunction with UA Little Rock Communication & Marketing, locate new, creative promotional items (beyond printed materials) for prospective students and their families while maintaining current stock of promotional items.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• A strong network of professional contacts;

• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, teachers, students, counselors, business leaders, faculty, and UALR administration;

• Knowledge of current trends in STEM career options available for new graduates;

• Ability to work adeptly with Microsoft Office/Google suite of programs;

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver's license;

• Ability to travel in and out of state.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.