Staff Development Coordinator

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Closing Date:
06/16/2026
Type of Position:
Student Activities and Engagement

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.

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Department:
Staff Development and Outreach

Department's Website:

urec.uark.edu
Summary of Job Duties:
The Staff Development Coordinator oversees part-time employee onboarding, training, and development initiatives for University Recreation + Wellness, with a focus on fostering student staff growth, engagement, and success. This position designs and implements development programming, leads department-wide staff recognition and leadership initiatives, and supports employee communications and advisory board efforts. The role also manages training processes, employee records, and compliance-related hiring support for 400+ hourly staff, while serving as a primary resource for student employee inquiries. Additionally, the coordinator assists with recruitment strategies, budget management, assessment efforts, and the development of short- and long-term goals related to staff development and departmental success.


Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, collaborative working relationships.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with student development programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of student development programming experience
• Experience in the campus recreation and/or student affairs setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of student development theory
• Knowledge of staff development program design and management
• Knowledge of part-time staff onboarding and training
• Knowledge of career competency training
• Ability to instruct and facilitate education programs
• Ability to create and monitor annual budget
• Ability to evaluate and assess programs
• Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$43,923-$46,000

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:

Rob Tinsley, MPH
UREC Outdoors Coordinator
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site


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 preference, 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:
Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
Benefits Eligible:
Yes