Marketing and Recruiting Specialist

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Closing Date:

12/18/2024Type of Position:Communications (Generalist)

Workstudy Position:

NoJob Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution 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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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:Industrial Engineering Director of the MSOM Program

Department's Website:

https://operations-management.uark.edu/Summary of Job Duties:The Marketing and Recruiting Specialist initiates, plans, and executes a variety of assigned projects, including marketing, brand management, recruitment, and other projects, initiatives, and activities as needed or as assigned to significantly and measurably contribute to the growth of the University of Arkansas' Master of Science in Operations Management and Master of Science in Engineering Management programs.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships within the program, externally in other university offices or departments, and with external stakeholders.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, operations management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least one year of experience working in an academic setting

• Experience or knowledge of standard methods to assess proposals for digital and print marketing products

• Experience in the management and optimization of websites and social media platforms

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, marketing, business, operations management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years of experience in brand management and/or business development

• Experience in using customer relationship management platforms, other data collection, and information management platforms

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders which will benefit the MSOM and MSEM programs

• Knowledge and skill to develop methods to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts and communicate accomplishments to key stakeholders

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Ashley Reeves, ayoungbl@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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:TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes