Associate Director for Career Connections

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 28, 2025
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Closing Date: 08/05/2025 Type of Position:Career Services 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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Career Center Undergraduate and Student Programs Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Associate Director for Career Connections is responsible for management, facilitation, marketing, and assessment of all career events for Walton Career Connections. The position will be responsible for innovative, relevant career services programming to address career management competencies. Additionally, the Associate Director will manage the Career Closet, providing students with professional attire, and lead the Walton Career Connections Ambassadors program. The position coordinates all on-campus interviews, ensuring a smooth experience for employers and students, and manages the Handshake platform for Walton students. A critical function of the role is to assess program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback, using insights to continuously improve offerings and demonstrate impact. This includes analyzing student and employer feedback, event attendance, and Handshake engagement data to identify trends and measure the success of career programming. The Associate Director will use these insights to coordinate with the Career Connections and Student Success units to refine event formats, enhance marketing strategies, and optimize student engagement. Regular, non-disruptive, and in-person reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position will require office hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with in-person support of programming/events during office hours and occasionally nights and weekends. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least two years of experience working with students in a higher education setting Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively with teams Demonstrated strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills Demonstrated ability to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences Demonstrated strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, Zoom, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education One year of experience working in Career Services or Student Success One year of supervision experience Experience working with companies and/or working in a corporate setting Additional Information: Salary Information: $56,124 - $59,500 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Lindsey Steiger-Muck Senior Director for Career Services LSteiger-Muck@walton.uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry 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. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes