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Type of Position:

Academic Advising, Academic Affairs, Academic Program Management, Clerical, Early Childhood Education and Development, Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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 and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

Department:

Upward Bound

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Academic Support

• Provide structured tutorial assistance to all Upward Bound students in core academic subjects.
• Assist students with assignments, study strategies, time management, and skill development.
• Monitor academic progress and communicate concerns to program staff.
• Reinforce college readiness skills and promote academic excellence.

Mentorship & Student Development

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to all participants.
• Promote leadership, integrity, accountability, and self-advocacy.
• Encourage respectful communication and appropriate peer interactions.
• Facilitate small-group discussions and character-development activities.

Program Planning & Implementation

• Assist in planning and implementing academic enrichment activities and evening programming.
• Support leadership workshops, team-building exercises, and college readiness seminars.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.

Residential Life & Supervision

• Maintain a 24-hour residential commitment during assigned weeks.
• Reside in the assigned residence hall from Sunday at 3:00 PM through Thursday at 5:00 PM each week for the full six-week program.
• Serve as a Resident Assistant (RA) to ensure student safety, supervision, and well-being.
• Conduct room checks, enforce curfew, and monitor residence hall activity.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with institutional policies.

Trip & Activity Chaperone

• Chaperone all program-related trips, college tours, and off-campus activities.
• Maintain student supervision and accountability at all times.
• Ensure compliance with travel and safety protocols.

Behavior Management & Policy Enforcement

• Enforce the Upward Bound Student Code of Conduct.
• Document and report behavioral incidents in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Model integrity, responsibility, and professionalism.

Professional Accountability

• ALWAYS be accountable for your actions and decisions.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication, attire, and conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Devote full attention to assigned duties while on duty. Personal business or unrelated activities during working hours are strictly prohibited.

Employment Expectations & Conditions

• Duties adhere to TRIO Upward Bound federal guidelines and institutional policies.
• The program reserves the right to modify responsibilities as necessary.
• Compensation is subject to federal, state, and local tax withholdings.
• Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time if behavior is deemed inappropriate or if there is a violation of program policies or professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate college student, or a recent college graduate.

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher (official transcript verification may be required).

• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or youth engagement experience preferred.

• Ability to reside in the assigned residence hall for the duration of the six-week program.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to pass required background checks (if applicable).

  
  

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

2,250-3,250

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position) :

Sharron Williams, Employment Manager
870-575-8403

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

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 preference, 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:

Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible:

No