Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Little Rock, AR

Establish and maintain contacts with Little Rock Air Force Base and Camp Robinson personnel;

Develop, administer, implement, and assess recruitment models and activities;

Disseminate large amounts of information to various groups and entities;

Display and distribute specialized UA Little Rock marketing and advertising materials;

Interview and counsel individuals interested in becoming UA Little Rock students (Note: Must be familiar with all degree programs, campus services, cost, etc., and must be able to answer questions from potential students.);

Knowledgeable about UA Little Rock's undergraduate admission standards, national and UA Little Rock college placement test standards, advising procedures, and degree requirements;

Attend staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, and workshops to stay abreast of trends, new policies, and professional development, as needed;

Actively participate in departmental and UA Little Rock enrollment, outreach, and retention initiatives;

Collaborate with the Office of Admissions recruiting staff and admission specialists to ensure a smooth transition into UA Little Rock;

Utilize data to inform work and create reports as needed;

Responsible for performing reception and various office tasks, researching and preparing special reports, scheduling appointments for the Director, and ordering office supplies for the Office of MSS;

With an emphasis on student retention through academic engagement, the Associate Director is responsible for providing a holistic military student onboarding experience;

Provide comprehensive guidance to military students;

Coordinate with various UA Little Rock constituents, participate in recruitment and outreach initiatives, and collaborate with MSS staff to collect and report military student data;

Act as a backup School Certifying Official;

Familiar with the process for active-duty tuition assistance;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate an ability to adjust to change and be flexible;

Make mature, common-sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge;

Display a fitting and approachable attitude and demeanor;

Communicate by effectively writing, listening, speaking, and interacting with all military students and UA Little Rock constituents while maintaining a high level of customer service;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a non-judgmental manner with a diverse military student population, faculty, staff, and administrators;

Uphold professional, ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and relationships with UA Little Rock constituents and military students;

Demonstrate ingenuity with the ability to invent and problem-solve; Periodically, work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays) and work outside of traditional office environments during campaigns, events, and peak seasons such as the beginning of the semesters;

Display ambition, assertiveness, confidence, and leadership;

Value a high degree of contact within the military student and learning environment;

Demonstrate a working knowledge of UA Little Rock and MSS;

Operate within the confines and complexity of all degree requirements and UA Little Rock college procedures, while fulfilling requests of assigned military student portfolios;

Work simultaneously with multiple military student demands and projects;

Demonstrate organizational and prioritization abilities in accomplishing tasks;

Properly represent UA Little Rock and MSS;

Respect the opinions and privacy of all military students and UA Little Rock constituents;

Work well independently, as a team member, in large group settings, and utilize common resources, personnel, and technology; accept direction and leadership from other staff members who may lead an initiative;

Effectively operate and utilize a computer, telephone, photocopier, fax, scanner, Internet, & Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Banner, Workday, etc.);

Work under and meet deadlines in a dynamic and changing environment;

Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a motor vehicle;

Evidence of strong oral, listening, and written communication skills.