Associate Director of Military Student Success

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

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:

Military Student Success

Department's Website:

ualr.edu/military

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Director of Military Student Success (MSS) is a 100% appointment who will report to the Director of Military Student Success. The Associate Director’s primary responsibility will be to liaise with the Little Rock Air Force Base and Camp Robinson to promote the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and recruit new students.

With an emphasis on student recruitment and retention through academic engagement, the Associate Director is responsible for providing a holistic military student onboarding experience. This position will provide comprehensive guidance to military students. This person will coordinate with various UA Little Rock constituents, participate in recruitment and outreach initiatives, and collaborate with MSS staff to collect and report military student data. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Experience

• Veteran;

• Two (2) years of experience coaching, counseling, and/or teaching college-level students;

• One (1) year of professional experience in higher education program development;

• Experience providing leadership to paraprofessionals through an academic program;

• Experience working with diverse and at-risk student populations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contacts with Little Rock Air Force Base and Camp Robinson personnel;

• Develop, administer, implement, and assess recruitment models and activities;

• Disseminate large amounts of information to various groups and entities;

• Display and distribute specialized UA Little Rock marketing and advertising materials;

• Interview and counsel individuals interested in becoming UA Little Rock students (Note: Must be familiar with all degree programs, campus services, cost, etc., and must be able to answer questions from potential students.);

• Knowledgeable about UA Little Rock’s undergraduate admission standards, national and UA Little Rock college placement