Faculty Support Coordinator

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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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree or experience equivalent to a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• Demonstrated experience working with education technology solutions, including Blackboard Learn or LMS equivalent

• Demonstrated experience with preparing training materials and conducting training in various modes

• Familiarity with course design and pedagogy, as it relates to higher education

• Experience supporting faculty and/or students in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience providing technical and procedural support to a diverse clientele with various experience levels

• Teaching experience in an academic setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of learning management systems, web-conferencing, lecture capture, streaming video, and other technologies that support instruction

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Teams or equivalent

• Excellent written communication, interpersonal communication, and troubleshooting skills

• Extremely detail-oriented and capable of quickly learning new software and technology

• Understanding of instructional delivery strategies that technology offers to higher education

• Ability to plan strategically and work independently with efficiency

• Ability to independently conduct group and individual training in various modes

Additional Information:

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:

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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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.