Extra Help Assistant/Professional Mentor-1

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Student Success and Leadership Development

Summary of Job Duties:

The Student Success and Leadership Development Assistant/Professional Mentor will provide developmental support to students, to increase student success & leadership development. The Professional Mentor will provide guidance and mentorship for current UA Little Rock students, as well as partner with the Student Success Center in developing student success initiatives. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

 Required Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree; 

• Must be a full-time UA Little Rock faculty/staff employee. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide developmental support to students to increase student success & leadership development; 

• Serve as a mentor and assist students with navigating college life; 

• Attend at least one (1) Trojan Leadership Fellows program each month; 

• Present one (1) developmental program for the academic year to the Trojan Leadership Fellows participants. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally; 

• Knowledge of the institution's policies and procedures; 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace. 

Additional Information:

$2,000 stipendCover Letter/Letter of Application

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Justin Harmon
AD Student Success & Leadership Development
[email protected]

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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 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 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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No