Orientation Worker - COEHP (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

03/15/2025

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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.

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Department:

Advising Orientation

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Orientation Worker will serve as a member of the Boyer Center for Student Services (BCSS) staff during summer orientation and assist in the registration process under the supervision of the COEHP Orientation professional staff.

The Orientation Worker will assist with the implementation and evaluation of the college portion of New Student Orientation, specifically in registration under the supervision of BCSS staff; work as a paraprofessional in presenting and distributing information to new students and family members; initiate and develop open communication and interaction with students and family members attending New Student Orientation; work productively and cooperatively with all members of the University community to effectively implement the New Student Orientation program; serve as a positive role model and ambassador on behalf of the University of Arkansas and COEHP; participate in every COEHP Summer Orientation Session; perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director or as necessitated by the job.

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:

• Attended one full year (two semesters) at the University of Arka