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Professional Staff - ASMSA
Workstudy Position:
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Regular
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Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts
Arkansas’ Premier Public High School
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is a specific investment by the General Assembly in many of the stateʼs most talented and promising young minds. Each year, students from counties across Arkansas come to ASMSA to live and learn within a community of 230 intellectual peers. The residential experience combines college-level coursework, dynamic faculty, advanced research opportunities, diverse experiences within the arts, study abroad trips, and more to create an educational community unlike any other in Arkansas.
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 contact Human Resources at 501-622-5131. 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 501-662-5131.
Office - Residential Life
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Residential Experience Coordinator is a full-time staff member with previous
live-in residence life experience. They are charged with the oversight and safety of students. Works on a floor of
30-40 high school students (grades 10-12).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCESTANDARD: Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Works collectively with other staff to create a positive residential experience for high school students that promote learning and retention.
- Plan and/or chaperone on-campus and off-campus social and educational trips and functions.
- Handle follow-up with residents of concern, emergencies and crisis situations that pertains to students.
- Conduct nightly room checks to ensure that all students are accounted for in the building.
- Conduct weekly room inspections.
- Occasionally transport students as needed (in school vehicles).
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate intentional learning opportunities in the community to meet developmental needs of students.
- Occasionally dispense over the counter or prescription medication or provide minor medical care including transporting students to the hospital.
- Address parental complaints and questions via phone, e-mail, or in person, seeking timely resolutions.
- Assist in enforcing ASMSA, city, state, and federal rules and laws.
- Serve as “on call” staff member with other live-in staff members
• Assist in other on-campus summer programs. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.
- Additional on-the-job training, including CPR/AED, first aid training, and campus wide professional development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, counseling, social work, or related field.
- Minimum of at least one year student affairs leadership experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of residential functions, operations, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Personal skills and characteristics necessary for success in the position are:
o Creativity o Flexibility
o Organizational skills
o Team Building
o Enthusiasm
o Dependability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing focus experiences for students and demonstrated commitment in continual learning and institutional improvements are preferred.
- Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
- Effective decision making, problem-solving, and judgement skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and execute tasks to completion
Additional Information:
Salary Range
Special Instructions to Applicants
Salary Information:
$38,000.00
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Recruitment Contact Information:
Brandi Brazil, HRD
[email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts 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 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.
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Driving
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