Admissions Assistant – HigherEdJobs

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0063874

Location: Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
11/01/2024

Type of Position:
Recruitment and
Admissions

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work
Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

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 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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you
should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a
request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas
(uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have
applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at
479.575.5351.

Department:
Credential Evaluation Unit Coordination

Department’s
Website:

admissions.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:
The Admissions Assistant supports the
recruitment mission of the Office of Admissions. The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for admissions to the
university for incoming freshman, transfer freshman, transfer and returning students. Analyzes previous academic coursework and examines
documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the
ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with
others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a
  high school diploma
• At least one year of experience in institution admissions, documentation review or a related
  field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least
  one year of document review experience in a higher education institution

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of
  admissions office procedures and general computer usage
• Knowledge of university admissions policies and procedures
• Ability
  to operate office equipment
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Additional Information:

Salary
Information:

$43,923

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran
Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kathleen Davidson, kmdavid@uark.edu

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.

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:
N/A

Frequent Physical
Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes