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Workforce Partnerships Coordinator

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Full-time
On-site
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville United States of America

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Closing Date:

11/04/2025


Type of Position:

Talent and Organizational Development


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No


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:

Global Campus PWD


Department's Website:

https://globalcampus.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Workforce Partnerships Coordinator builds and maintains partnerships with state and regional employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations to identify and meet workforce training needs. This position promotes the University of Arkansas Global Campus Professional and Workforce Development (PWD) team by collaborating with employers to design and deliver customized workforce training and professional development solutions, coordinating internal resources to deliver high-quality programming, and supporting the financial viability and sustainability goals of the PWD team.

The Workforce Partnership Coordinator collaborates closely with marketing, instructional design, and finance partners through a matrixed team structure to ensure effective promotion, program design, and delivery of employer-based training. The Workforce Partnerships Coordinator represents the Global Campus at employer meetings, workforce events, and community forums, serving as a liaison between external partners, subject matter experts, and the University.

This position reports to the Director of Professional and Workforce Development. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This role is not eligible for remote work. The Workforce Partnerships Coordinator will work from the Global Campus location in Fayetteville, AR when not engaged in outreach activities. Regular local and in-state travel is expected with occasional evening or weekend commitments.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • At least two years of experience in workforce development, community engagement, business development, or a related field

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Three or more years of full-time experience in employer engagement, workforce training, or related professional services

  • Project management experience

  • Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems such as Slate or HubSpot

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of workforce development practices, continuing education, and employer training needs

  • Ability to identify workforce needs and translate them into actionable training solutions

  • Strong relationship building, communication, and presentation skills

  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and to build solid professional networks and partnerships

  • Understanding of cost recovery and program budgeting principles


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$56,123 - $60,000


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Nina Reich
HR Coordinator


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:

Yes