Associate Director, Donaghey Scholars Honors Program

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks an Associate Director to run daily operations of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program and develop long-range planning. You’ll mentor students and collaborate with campus units to address academic and non-academic needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, and alumni engagement, as well as housing and study abroad guidance, under state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• One year of professional experience in higher education.
• Experience with honors or other high achieving students preferred.
• Experience with interdisciplinary education preferred.
• A terminal graduate degree, such as a PhD or MFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a one-credit professionalization and final project colloquium.
• Act as the liaison to the alumni board in event planning and alumni engagement.
• Oversee students’ final project procedures.
• Maintain a database on Scholars’ status and progress through the program.
• Work with Housing to coordinate housing for Scholars living in designated Donagaghey floors of residence halls.
• Provide guidance and oversight to students regarding study abroad.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Problem solving

Social media

Education

Master’s Degree

Experience: 1 year higher education

Terminal degree (PhD or MFA)

Job description

University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks an Associate Director to run daily operations of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program and develop long-range planning. You’ll mentor students and collaborate with campus units to address academic and non-academic needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, and alumni engagement, as well as housing and study abroad guidance, under state and federal guidelines.