Project/Program Specialist

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Type of Position :

Professional Staff - Project / Program Administration

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Job Type : Regular

Regular

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students a chance to advance.

The 15 : 1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum ofCertificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture / Fisheries.

You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses.

With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world.

There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Department : Career Services

Career Services

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Summary of Job Duties :

The Project / Program Specialist / Job Developer works under the immediate supervision of the Director. This position is funded in part by a grant from Title III.

• Establishes and maintains partnerships with Fortune 500 and other companies to increase the number of summer internships and Cooperative Education opportunities for students annually;
• researches and collects data related to job opportunities including job requirements and skills; coordinates with career coaches to evaluate background, skills and interest to match students with potential job openings based on employer qualifications;
• makes cold calls and schedules appointments with potential and existing employers to establish and maintain partnerships;
• keeps abreast of industry trends; identifies ways to recognize preferred employers; communicates with employers and students two weeks after employment to discuss transition into the workforce;
• utilize Handshake to search employment opportunities; handles on campus recruitment; establishes an Employer Advisor Board, schedules meetings and luncheons;

achieves quarterly and annual placement goals; completes quarterly and annually Title III reports; works collaboratively with director, staff and events coordinators to facilitate on-campus recruitment, employer visits, career fairs and other events.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and two to five years of professional work experience that includes previous experience in higher education, human resources, job placement or recruiting;

Master's degree and previous experience with Career Services or Cooperative Education preferred.

Additional Information :

• Ability to meet deadlines, work effectively with a diverse group of employers, faculty, staff and community leaders; strong time management skills;
• strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and on a team; ability to effectively market and represent the program in a professional manner and appearance;

proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary Information :

Required Documents to Apply :

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position) :

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.

The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the 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.

Constant Physical Activity :

N / A

Frequent Physical Activity :

N / A

Occasional Physical Activity :

N / A

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