Program Technician - Leadership

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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 link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Communication, Leadership, Education, Marketing, Public Relations, Agricultural Education, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in program coordination, education, student support, event planning, or administrative support preferred.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
* Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to create clear, professional correspondence and program materials.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, mass communication software, and social media applications.
* Proficiency in website content management systems and basic understanding of web analytics preferred.
* Experience in marketing, communications, or public relations is beneficial.
* Experience in graphic design and desktop publishing preferred.
* Ability to organize and coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, travel, and events.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service orientation.
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and recordkeeping abilities.
* Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, work without close supervision, and respond effectively to the needs of supervisors, colleagues, and clientele.

Additional Information:

This position requires occasional evening or weekend work to support events or deadlines. Travel may be required for onsite event support, program activities, or meetings.

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.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

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.