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Closing Date:

07/15/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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:

Corporate and Community Educationualr.edu/continuingeducation

Summary of Job Duties:

The Professional and Community Programs Coordinator is responsible for the growth and coordination of the university's continuing education and community programs educational portfolios. This role serves as the primary liaison for a team of adjunct instructors and leads the operational lifecycle of public-facing courses—from initial concept to certificate issuance. The Coordinator ensures that all programming aligns with the university's mission of community engagement while meeting departmental revenue and growth targets. This role operates with high autonomy, coordinating the full lifecycle of programs from market research to certificate issuance. This is a 12-month grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of annual grant funding.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Business, or a related field;
• At least two (2) years of experience in program coordination, project management, event planning, or educational administration.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, Communications, Business, or a related field;
• Experience managing a diverse roster of adjunct or contract instructors;
• Familiarity with non-credit registration systems (e.g., Modern Campus) and digital credentialing (e.g., Accredible);
• Experience in curriculum development or instructional design for adult learners;
• Experience developing industry-aligned training programs (e.g., PMP, HR, technical certifications). 

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities

Program Development & Management