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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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APAC - Provisional Positions
The Senior Research Assistant serves as the Program Manager for the Arkansas Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program which is accredited through the National CPM Consortium (NCPMC). The program is a “comprehensive leadership and management program committed to developing exceptional public managers.” This position serves as a valuable member of the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) which is located in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This is a 12-month grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of annual grant funding. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Experience in training, program management, and/or conference/event planning;
- Program evaluation experience.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- CPM program completion;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field;
- Work in or with the public sector in Arkansas;
- Experience with adult education, teaching, facilitation, creating online learning experiences with significant engagement, implementing learning innovations, marketing programs, online technology required for learning, program strategic planning, and/or mentoring professionals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Develop and manage all program logistics, policies, procedures, communication, and record keeping;
- Develop experiences for participants that maximize management and leadership learning;
- Mentor and support program participants;
- Implement a thorough program evaluation process;
- Actively participate in the National CPM Consortium (NCPMC) and serve as the voting member for the Arkansas program;
- Oversee the NCPCM continuing accreditation process.
Program Marketing
- Develop and implement recruitment and marketing campaigns as well as stakeholder development initiatives.
Program Strategic Development
- Facilitate the CPM Advisory Council;
- Develop effective working relationships with program stakeholders;
- Identify and secure resources to support the program;
- Manage program strategic planning.
Program Instruction
- Instruct trainings that focus on orienting participants to the program and various program requirements;
- Provide instruction in additional areas of expertise.
Supervision
- Recruit, support, and evaluate program instructors;
- Assist with hiring, training, supervising, and supporting graduate assistants, program coordinators, and others assisting with program support work.
Alumni Engagement
- Be the APAC liaison to CPM alumni associations;
- Develop and implement alumni engagement activities.
Additional Work
- Engage in the larger conversation about public sector management and leadership. This includes attending relevant events; giving presentations; and creating relevant social media content;
- Support other APAC programs, projects, planning, and administration when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Clear, concise, and compelling written and oral communication;
- Collaboration skills that encourage teamwork, respect, engagement, and buy-in;
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple, concurrent tasks and projects;
- Ability to manage conflict effectively;
- Ability to work effectively with diverse program participants, stakeholders, and alumni;
- Ability to quickly learn online technology required for learning, data collection and analysis, participation tracking, and program marketing such as Google Products (forms, docs, slides, sheets), Zoom, Canvas Learning Management System, Qualtrics, WordPress, Facebook Ads Manager, etc.
Additional Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Please upload all required documents in the specified section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Derek Slagle, Chair,
[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.
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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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