Coordinator for Staff Development

About this role

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date: 09/02/2026 Type of Position: Student Activities and Engagement Workstudy Position:

No Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available:

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.

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 Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : 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.

Department: Staff Development and Outreach Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The Staff Development Coordinator oversees part-time employee onboarding and department-wide training and develops and implements personal and professional development opportunities for UREC employees. The position supports staff leadership, recognition, recruitment, and engagement initiatives, including employee awards, graduate staff programs, professional staff development, and the Student Employee Advisory Board. Additional responsibilities include managing employee records and inquiries, supporting hiring compliance and recruitment efforts, and assisting with staff development planning, budgeting, assessment, reporting, and departmental initiatives.

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:   • Bachelors’ degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education  

• Experience with student development programming

Preferred Qualifications:   • Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field

• At least one year of student development programming experience

• Experience in the campus recreation and/or student affairs setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   • Knowledge of student development theory 

• Knowledge of staff development program design and management 

• Knowledge of part-time staff onboarding and training 

• Knowledge of career competency training 

• Ability to instruct and facilitate education programs 

• Ability to create and monitor annual budget 

• Ability to evaluate and assess programs 

• Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks 

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$43,923 (Commensurate with education and experience) Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:

Adam Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Outreach & Staff Development 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, 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

Similar jobs

• Coordinator, Training — Saputo · Newman, CA
• Development Coordinator — International Rescue Committee · Phoenix, AZ USA
• Career Development Coordinator — University of Wisconsin-Madison · Remote
• Department Coordinator — University of Rochester · Remote
• Senior Career Development Coordinator for Career Exploration — Texas A&M University System · Canyon, TX
• Coordinator, Education and Compliance - Student Success — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Danforth Campus
• Training Coordinator — Adient · Warren, MI
• Training Coordinator — Stanford Health Care · 1840 Embarcadero - PALO ALTO