Associate Director of Community Literacies Collaboratory and Assistant to Brown Chair in English Literacy
Associate Director of Community Literacies Collaboratory and Assistant to Brown Chair in English Literacy
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations 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 nations 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 worklife 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 of English
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Director of the Community Literacies Collaboratory the Brown Chairs signature program will support coordination of events (e.g. lectures workshops biannual symposium) including booking venues and catering; coordination of the annual CLC grants program including organizing applications for review by the selection committee followup correspondence with grant applicants and facilitating the endofgrant report process of past grantees; serving as liaison with community partners including teachers librarians and literacy councils; support activities for the publication of The Sandbox the peerreviewed journal of the Brown Chair and CLC; serve as direct supervisor to Web Designer and graduate assistant who manage social media curate a monthly newsletter and generate news reports on the work of the Brown Chair and CLC. The position also requires funded travel to attend 12 annual conferences (ex. National Council of Teachers of English American Library Association Conference on College Composition and Communication American Education Research Association Association of Writers and Writing Programs etc. to promote the resources of the Brown Chair and CLC and opportunities for collaboration on its programs as an official exhibitor and/or presenter on the conference program.Duties also include completing fiscal processes for the Brown Chair and CLC under the supervision of the Brown Chair in coordination with the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Fiscal processes include but are not limited to supporting and assisting with accounts payable purchasing travel capital projects budget checks financial reports and annual audits. The position also requires one to perform analysis supporting selection of suppliers goods and processes and provide information to the Office of Gift and Grant Administration to assist with the preparation of budgets and reporting.
These duties will all be performed with additional support from a dedicated Web Designer; the administrative staff of the Department of English and two graduate assistants. Other graduate/undergraduate support (e.g. hourly extra help interns) can be hired for additional support as programs require with the approval of the Brown Chair . Duties also include completing fiscal processes for the Brown Chair and CLC under the supervision of the Brown Chair and in coordination with the Chair of the Department of English and Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
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At least two years of experience in accounting general business program management or a related field
OR
At least six years of experience with progressive responsibilities in accounting general business program management or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree or higher from an accredited college/university
At least two years of experience working with literacy programs libraries English education or related areas.
Fluency in Spanish or Ebon (Marshallese Language)
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the intersections of literacy and cultural practices as well as communitybased programs.
Experience with Canva and WordPress
Experience with Workday accounting system
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and experience in areas of bookkeeping/accounting organizational budgeting and report preparation
Skilled in Microsoft program suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills
Additional Information:
This is a 3year appointment renewable based on the need for the position availability of funding and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Preemployment Screening Requirements:
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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 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. 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 Universitys 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.
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YesRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
