Advising Center Assistant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Student AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain’s main campus in Mena is situated on a pristine 40-acre campus at the foot of Arkansas’ second highest peak, Rich Mountain, with satellite campuses located in Waldron and Mount Ida.

A two-year public community college offering six associate degrees, seven associate workforce degrees, fifteen technical/certificate programs and a growing list of athletic programs, UA Rich Mountain provides transformative education to all learners with an average 14:1 student to faculty ratio.

Thank you for your interest. We hope you’ll be joining us in the heart of UARM’s Buck country soon!

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Department:

Student Pathways

Summary of Job Duties:

The Advising Center Assistant reports to the Director of Advising & Retention and is responsible for a variety of clerical and advising duties focused on increasing student persistence and retention. The assistant will maintain and review student records as they pertain to degree completion. Additionally, supplemental documents, digital resources, and orientation materials will be created/maintained as student resources. The Advising Center assistant will participate in academic and career advising sessions which require confidential communication with students. The assistant will also be responsible for other institutional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• • Associate’s degree

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• • Bachelor’s degree
  • Background in higher education admissions or student services

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• • Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
  • Strong people skills
  • Multi-media material creation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Time management for reporting deadlines
  • Strict compliance with confidentiality regulations

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Charlotte Wiles
Director of Academic Advising/Retention
479.394.7622 EXT. 1460

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain 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 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 preference, 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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes