HEI Program Coordinator Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. - Posting Number - C1168P - Quick Link for Posting - http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/27118 - Working Title - HEI Program Coordinator - Position Number - 11701 - Department - Scholarship Office - About the University - Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries. Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the countrys finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nations best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. 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.

• About the College/Department - The Academic Scholarship Office is the primary administrator of university-wide merit-based scholarships and is a resource for prospective and current undergraduate students seeking scholarship funding. We also serve as a clearinghouse for scholarships awarded by academic departments and outside agencies. Our goal is to support the universitys mission of recruiting and retaining high-achieving students who enrich and diversify the academic environment of the University of Arkansas. - Department Home Page - http://scholarships.uark.edu/ - Job Type - Staff - Summary of Job Duties
• The HEI (Higher Education Institution) Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the freshman and transfer student scholarship application processes from application submission to scholarship acceptance. This position requires occasional night and/or weekend presentations of university financial aid options to student and parent groups or at information fairs, assists in the current student scholarship application process, assists outside scholarship coordinator, and prepares and organizes scholarship appeals for the Scholarship Review Committee. The Higher Education Institution Program Coordinator will also accurately respond and problem solve scholarship and financial aid issues for all current and prospective students, parents, and university faculty/staff contacting the Academic Scholarship Office via personal, phone and email contact. 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. - Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration. - The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree with a major in sociology, public administration, or a related field - At least two years of experience in program administration or a related area Applicable equivalencies may be considered. - Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)? - Yes - If yes, please specify - Valid Driver's License - Preferred Qualifications - At least two years of administration experience of a higher education program - Experience with electronic program administrative software, like PeopleSoft - Demonstrated delivery of positive customer service - Experience working with an enrollment or client record management program (examples: Blackbaud, Slate) - One to two years of experience working with financial aid including scholarships - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - General knowledge of the aid cycle and how financial aid (including scholarships) works - Knowledge of how aid fits within the larger picture of the college experience - Solid skills in written and verbal communication - Ability to coordinate long-term, multi-layered projects that require collaboration with others inside and outside of your office - Physical activities associated with this position - The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Occasionally: - Crouching - Driving - Kneeling - Lifting - Pulling - Pushing - Standing - Stooping Frequently: - Grasping
• Reaching - Walking Constantly: - Feeling - Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding - Hearing - Repetitive motion - Sitting - Talking Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes. - Physical Conditions
• None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work)., None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). - Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Overtime Eligible - No - Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions. - No - Work Location/Building - Fayetteville Campus - Silas H. Hunt Hall - Benefits Eligible - Yes - Appointment Percent - 100 - Salary - $30,713 - Pay Grade Level - C116 - Type of Background Checks Required - Criminal felony and misdemeanor and national registered sex offender check - Pre-employment Screening Requirements - The University of Arkansas 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. - Future Open Date - (TD) - Close Date - 05/24/2018 - Open Until Filled - No - Anticipated Start Date - (TD) - Anticipated End Date (for temporary appointments) - (TD) - Recruitment Contact Information - University of Arkansas Human Resources ADMN 222 (479) 575-5351 Askhr.uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the U of As employment system at jobs.uark.edu. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. - Special Instructions Summary - (TD) - Hiring Location - 222 Administration Building Fayetteville, AR

72701. • EEO Statement - The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. - Internal Posting - No - Work Location - Fayetteville, AR - Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). - Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents - Optional Documents - The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.