Director STEM Outreach
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree in aSTEM discipline or related field.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Masters degree in a STEM discipline or a related field;
- Two years of experience working with students in a STEM environment;
- Two years of experience with student success programs; or
- Four years of experience in student success and/or student retention programs or initiatives.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan manage and oversee all STEM outreach programs and events including scheduling promotion student recruitment and selection volunteer recruitment and procurement of materials;
- Collaborate with the Deans Office to order required materials and assist with budget management;
- Work with the Development Office to identify funding opportunities and secure support for outreach and recruitment activities;
- Coordinate and lead STEM summer camps within the college;
- Maintain and update the colleges STEM outreach website as needed;
- Coordinate and manage in-state and out-of-state recruitment efforts by:
- Scheduling and attending college fairs;
- Participating in career days at middle and high schools;
- Managing STEM outreach events and programs; and
- Coordinating campus visits for prospective students and school groups.
- Attend strategically selected college fairs and recruitment events to promote DCSTEM programs;
- Assist with the development implementation and management of STEM bridge programs;
- Create and provide content for STEM-related social media platforms to support outreach recruitment and undergraduate student engagement;
- Collaborate with external partners and community organizations to coordinate outreach events and programs;
- Collect analyze and report data and statistics related to DCSTEM recruitment and outreach activities;
- Assist in developing new outreach and recruitment initiatives to improve program effectiveness and increase student enrollment;
- Develop and enhance recruitment materials and promotional programs for all DCSTEM academic programs;
- Partner with Arkansas school districts to increase and diversify the pool of qualified STEM applicants;
- Collaborate with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Communications and Marketing Office to identify and procure innovative promotional materials for prospective students and their families while maintaining an adequate inventory of recruitment materials;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong organizational and project management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships and networks;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including students parents teachers counselors business leaders faculty donors and university administrators;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Workspace Adobe Creative Suite MARQ and Workday;
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid drivers license;
- Ability to travel both within Arkansas and out of state as required.
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Associate Dean Donaghey College of STEM
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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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
