Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator

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Closing Date: 08/17/2026 Type of Position: Talent Acquisition Workstudy Position:

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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.

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Department: Recruitment and Workforce Management Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator supports efficient, accurate, and compliant recruiting operations through reporting, workflow monitoring, issue resolution, and process improvement. The position tracks hiring activity from requisition through pre-employment, identifies delays and risks, coordinates follow-up, and provides clear operational updates to stakeholders.

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 learning

• At least two years of experience in human resources, recruiting, operations, project coordination, reporting, or a related field

• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or operational metrics

Preferred Qualifications:  • Experience using Workday or another HRIS system

• Experience using TDX, JIRA, or similar ticket-management systems 

• Experience coordinating multi-step workflows across multiple stakeholders

• Experience in higher education or the public sector

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  • Ability to develop, analyze, and communicate reports, dashboards, and operational metrics

• Ability to coordinate multi-step workflows across multiple stakeholders and follow outstanding actions through resolution

• Ability to identify operational risks, determine when escalation is needed, and provide concise status information to the Director 

• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Additional Information:

Salary 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 Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu 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 (

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