Assistant Tour Coordinator

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Closing Date:

11/11/2024

Type of Position:

Administrative Operations and Support

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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:

Campus Visit Coordination

Department's Website:

admissions. uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Tour Coordinator works closely with the Tour Coordinator to plan, organize and coordinate all prospective student visits with the Admissions Office. Serves as office liaison to faculty, department chairs and recruiting staff in all colleges, Honors Program, recognized student organizations, high school guidance counselors, and community colleges. Assimilates data and information for personalized campus tours, often times involving decisions with campus personnel as well as time and location scheduling and appointments for prospective students to meet their individual needs and requests extensive knowledge of the U of A, Fayetteville and the NWA area is imperative when scheduling visits with prospective students. Provides assistance to the colleges to coordinate recruitment and special events.

This position is responsible for greeting and directing visitors, screening calls, and providing them with a visit itinerary, when needed.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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:

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