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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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree in marketing, media/public relations, communications, or related field
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At least three through five years of successful work experience in areas of responsibility outlined above
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Enrollment in a college degree program in marketing, communications or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Proficiency in social media platforms, specifically LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting
Familiarity with AP Style
Understanding of accessibility standards for print and digital content, including websites, blogs, alternative text, and captions
Experience publishing in WordPress
Experience in MS SharePoint and Excel
Experience in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat
Experience in writing feature stories, blog entries, news stories/press releases
Experience using an SLR camera
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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About The Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I3R)
Established through a $194.7 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, the University of Arkansas Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research pioneers solutions to wicked problems through convergence research across academic, industry, government, and non-profit sectors to make a positive societal impact by creating and deploying innovations at scale.
Our vision is for I3R at the University of Arkansas to be the recognized leader in convergence research for societal impact and the preeminent partner in creating and deploying comprehensive, transformative, and scalable innovations that stimulate economic growth and improve health and well-being in Arkansas and beyond.
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.