University of Arkansas
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.
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
: 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.* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing or related field* At least three to five years of focused communications/outreach experience, including social media accounts, website and digital content.* A portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills or experience using industry-standard software to develop graphics and/or design professional-quality reports and the ability to clearly explain the rationale for design choices* Demonstrated public speaking experience before large audiences on complex matters
**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with content management systems, (e.g. WordPress), Adobe Creative Suite and Email platforms (e.g. MailChimp)* Familiarity with agriculture policy, nutrition and/or food systems* Familiarity or experience working with Tribes, Tribal organization, and/or Tribal citizens
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities****(KSAs):*** Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues in agriculture and/or issues impacting Tribal governments/citizens* Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook* Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate problems, as well as devise effective solutions with minimal supervision* Demonstrated skills in working with attorneys and/or other professionals in a professional environment* Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage workload* Demonstrated ability to interface with the public on complex matters and ability to seek answers and solutions to complex matters through research and collaboration* Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with colleagues* Ability to speak effectively one-on-one, in small groups, or in large and very large groups, as well as with media professionalsFounded 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.The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software.The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police.The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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
: 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.* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing or related field* At least three to five years of focused communications/outreach experience, including social media accounts, website and digital content.* A portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills or experience using industry-standard software to develop graphics and/or design professional-quality reports and the ability to clearly explain the rationale for design choices* Demonstrated public speaking experience before large audiences on complex matters
**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with content management systems, (e.g. WordPress), Adobe Creative Suite and Email platforms (e.g. MailChimp)* Familiarity with agriculture policy, nutrition and/or food systems* Familiarity or experience working with Tribes, Tribal organization, and/or Tribal citizens
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities****(KSAs):*** Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues in agriculture and/or issues impacting Tribal governments/citizens* Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook* Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate problems, as well as devise effective solutions with minimal supervision* Demonstrated skills in working with attorneys and/or other professionals in a professional environment* Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage workload* Demonstrated ability to interface with the public on complex matters and ability to seek answers and solutions to complex matters through research and collaboration* Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with colleagues* Ability to speak effectively one-on-one, in small groups, or in large and very large groups, as well as with media professionalsFounded 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.The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software.The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police.The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: #J-18808-Ljbffr