Academic Affairs Coordinator

University of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Academic Affairs Coordinator to enhance operations within the Office of the Provost. This role involves project management, faculty support, and ensuring effective academic functions. If you thrive in a collaborative academic environment and are detail-oriented, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to shape future success in higher education.

Benefits

Health, dental, life and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

Retirement programs with contributions

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative or professional experience required.
• Experience in a higher education environment preferred.
• Experience with event planning and webpage maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic operations and support for the Office of the Provost.
• Manage projects related to accreditation and faculty development initiatives.
• Assist with planning events and maintaining records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Closing Date

06/10/2025

Type Of Position

Administrative Operations and Support

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

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.

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Department

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties:

Join our energetic team as an Academic Affairs Coordinator! In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operations of the Office of the Provost, working directly with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Vice-Provost for Faculty Affairs, and the Assistant Vice provost for Workforce Development. From managing important projects and supporting faculty development initiatives to assisting with accreditation efforts and planning engaging events, you’ll help drive academic success across campus. If you’re detail-oriented, excel at juggling multiple priorities, and love collaborating with colleagues in a vibrant academic environment, apply today and be part of shaping the future of higher education!

The Academic Affairs Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and programmatic support to the Office of the Provost. The Academic Affairs Coordinator reports to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of internal operations, the coordination of academic functions, including accreditation-related projects, and faculty development functions. Additional responsibilities include academic affairs and faculty affairs reporting functions, maintaining records, managing schedules, planning and coordinating events, assisting with academic policy updates as needed, and acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The Academic Affairs Coordinator collaborates closely with colleagues across the university to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and provides backup support to executive office staff as needed.

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. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position is housed in the Office of the Provost in the Administration Building.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  
  

Applicable Equivalencies May Be Considered For The Above Qualifications.

• At least two years of administrative, professional, or business management support experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment, including supporting the operations of a fast-paced, complex academic unit at a higher education institution
• Experience with event planning
• Experience working with webpage maintenance
• Experience working with Workday
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures accurately
  
  

Additional Information

Salary Information:

$51,020.96 - $57,399 (Commensurate with education and experience)

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

Jim Gigantino

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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