Assistant Director of Transition Programs & Initiatives

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Closing Date:

10/24/2025

Type of Position:

Student Activities and EngagementNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)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 nations 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 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 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:

New Students and Family Programs

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director of Transition Programs & Initiatives (TPI) plays a pivotal role in advancing the success and engagement of sophomore and junior students at the University of Arkansas. This position leads the design coordination and assessment of programs that foster holistic growthacademic personal and socialduring these critical middle years of the college experience.

The Assistant Director identifies emerging needs and trends among students and develops responsive programming that supports retention belonging and achievement. Working collaboratively with campus partners faculty and staff the position delivers high-impact initiatives that strengthen students connection to the university and prepare them for continued academic and career success.

Additionally the Assistant Director contributes to departmental efforts that advance class-year initiatives First-Generation student success programming A-Week Welcome Weeks and other TPI signature events that promote community building and institutional pride.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this role as is the ability to build and maintain collaborative respectful working relationships across the university community.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in Student Affairs Higher Education Administration Counseling Social Work or a closely related field

• At least one year of professional experience (including graduate assistantships) in college orientation transition or retention programming

• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing programs that support undergraduate student success

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

• Experience recruiting and supervising undergraduate student leaders in paid or volunteer roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in higher education/student affairs at the coordinator assistant director or similar level

• Direct experience developing implementing and assessing transition programs for sophomore/junior students

• Experience fostering partnerships with academic departments student organizations campus offices and external stakeholders to extend the reach and effectiveness of programming

Knowledge Skills & Abilities(KSAs):

• Knowledge of time management and organizational practices

• Knowledge of event and program planning assessment and evaluation

• Skills to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Skills to interpret student engagement retention and achievement data and the

• Skills to design implement and improve initiatives

• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques in a fast-paced student-focused environment

• Ability to apply theoretical frameworks and research findings to strengthen programs manage logistics and support the unique needs and success of sophomore and junior students

Additional Information:

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

$56123Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of five Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJerrod O. Lockhart Director

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes