2025 A-Week Team Lead (Two Open Positions)

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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:

• Be a current University of Arkansas Undergraduate Student

• Must have served previously as an A-Week Leader

• Applicants must have completed at least one (1) full semester at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (minimum 12 credit hours)

• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 at the time of application and at the end of the spring semester. No student may apply for or hold a TPAI leadership position while on academic or disciplinary probation

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have leadership skills and experiences

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Leadership Skills: Serve as a role model for incoming students. Leadership skills are crucial for guiding freshmen through their transition to university life

• Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential. You need to be able to convey information clearly, listen actively to students' concerns, and provide constructive feedback

• Empathy and Patience: Empathy and patience are essential qualities for understanding struggles and providing support

• Academic Excellence: As an A-Week Team Lead, you should have a strong academic background in your field of study. This knowledge will help you assist freshmen with academic inquiries and provide guidance on resources that lead to academic success

• Time Management: You'll need to prioritize tasks and allocate time efficiently to fulfill your duties as a leader

• Adaptability: Each student you mentor will have unique needs and challenges. Being adaptable allows you to tailor your approach to meeting individual student requirements effectively

• Conflict Resolution Skills: At times, you may encounter conflicts or disagreements among others. Having the ability to mediate conflicts and find mutually acceptable solutions is essential for maintaining a positive and supportive mentorship environment

• Knowledge of University Resources: Familiarize yourself with the various support services and resources available on campus, such as academic advising, counseling services, and extracurricular opportunities. This knowledge will enable you to direct freshmen to the appropriate resources when needed

• Ethical Conduct: Maintain professionalism and integrity in your interactions with students and other members of the campus community

• Commitment to Personal Growth: Finally, demonstrate a commitment to your own personal and professional development. Reflect on your experiences as a leader, seek feedback from others, and continually strive to improve your skills and effectiveness in supporting other students

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subjected to background checks.

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.

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 age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.