Coordinator for Leadership Programs

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Closing Date:

10/14/2025

Type of Position:

Student Activities and EngagementNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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.

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Department:

Student Involvement & Leadership

Summary of Job Duties:

The Coordinator for Leadership Programs is a member of the Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) staff, responsible for planning, managing, and assessing programs and initiatives that engage, support, and connect students with leadership opportunities. This position develops and coordinates comprehensive leadership development programs that enhance student learning, foster skill development, and promote social responsibility.

The coordinator plays a critical role in cultivating a sense of belonging for students across all classifications (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate). Key responsibilities include coordinating signature leadership programs such as the Graduating Student Leaders recognition, Student Leader of the Month, outreach events, and maintaining a campus-wide database of leadership opportunities. In addition, the coordinator will manage logistics and execution of Razorbash (vendor and business fair) and facilitate the Arkansas Legacy Leaders Cohort Program.

The coordinator will collaborate closely with academic and student affairs partners in the design, development, marketing, and implementation of programs that advance student leadership. This position also manages budgets, oversees financial processes, and conducts program assessments that strengthen the department’s focus on leadership development. As a member of the SIL team and the broader Student Engagement unit within the Division of Student Affairs, the Coordinator will actively contribute to departmental and divisional initiatives.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance, along with the ability to build and maintain collaborative, collegial working relationships, are essential to the role.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal educational equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• Event Planning Experience

• Experience implementing student programs and activities

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience developing and evaluating leadership/event programs

• Experience with event planning and program management in higher education

• Experience supervising undergraduate students in leadership positions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficient knowledge and skill using computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of event planning and evaluation

• Time management and organizational skills

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information:

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:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible: