Associate Director for Arkansas Recruitment

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Closing Date:

09/02/2025

Type of Position:

Recruitment and AdmissionsNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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:

Enrollment Servicesadmissions.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Director for Arkansas Recruitment is a key leadership position within the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive in-state undergraduate recruitment strategy. This role provides direct supervision and professional development for a team of regional and campus-based admissions counselors who represent the university across Arkansas. The Associate Director ensures alignment with institutional enrollment goals, fosters relationships with high school and community college partners, and maintains a strong understanding of regional trends and student needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management:

• Supervise a team of admissions counselors assigned to geographic territories throughout Arkansas.
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure counselor effectiveness.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven team culture.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution:

• Lead the planning and implementation of in-state recruitment strategies to increase applications, yield, and enrollment from Arkansas students.
• Use data and analytics to inform territory management, outreach efforts, and counselor deployment.
• Collaborate with the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Services leadership to align Arkansas recruitment efforts with broader institutional goals.

Campus & Community Engagement:

• Build and sustain relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, community leaders, and other stakeholders across the state.
• Coordinate high-impact recruitment events, including high school visits, college fairs, counselor luncheons, and on-campus programs.
• Represent the university at in-state events and serve as a public-facing ambassador for the University of Arkansas.
• Must be willing to travel frequently within Arkansas, including some overnight, evenings, and weekends.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Serve as a key liaison between the Arkansas recruitment team and other admissions and enrollment units, including communications, operations, and campus partners.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all counselor communications and outreach.
• Maintain open lines of communication across teams and with university leadership.

Administrative & Operational Duties:

• Monitor recruitment data and key performance indicators for Arkansas territories.
• Oversee budget allocations for Arkansas travel, events, and initiatives.
• Participate in the admissions leadership team and assist with long-term planning and policy development.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years of experience in enrollment services, higher education recruitment, or related field

• At least three years of supervisory or management experience

• Demonstrated event management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years of experience working in a college admissions office

• Familiarity with the University of Arkansas and/or Arkansas secondary education landscape

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of university and admissions office procedures and policies

• Proven organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including ability to present to a large audience

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to think creatively

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

• A deep understanding of the obstacles that first-generation, low-income students, and communities face with respect to college planning, attendance and completion

Additional Information:

$70,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Proof of Veteran StatusCaitlin Hughes

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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 orientation, 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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes