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Employment: Full-time, 12-month, live-on campus
Salary: $38,000-43,000 (based on degree)
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: Open until filled
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA), a campus of the University of Arkansas System, invites applications from qualified candidates for twelve-month, full-time openings as Residential Experience Coordinators. Residential Experience Coordinators are on-campus, live-in positions that provide direct support and guidance to both ASMSA students and their families.
In brief, ASMSA is tasked with providing extraordinary opportunities for a diverse group of students. Established by the General Assembly in 1991 as a public, residential high school to serve talented and motivated Arkansas students from throughout the state as a school of choice, ASMSA—located in historic downtown Hot Springs and adjacent to Hot Springs National Park—is one of only 17 public residential high schools in the United States specializing in the education of students with an interest in advanced careers in math and science as well as a passion for and creativity within studio, performing, language, and digital arts. ASMSA offers more than 70 courses for college credit, and all students earn an average of 50 hours of college credit while finishing high school. Recent graduates achieved an average ACT composite score of 30. “Newsweek,” “The Daily Beast,” and the “Washington Post” have ranked ASMSA among the nation’s “Top 25” high schools. Niche.com has named ASMSA as Arkansas’s top public high school as well as among the “Top 50” nationally.
Residential Experience Coordinators are charged with the oversight and safety of approximately 35 adolescent students in tenth through twelfth grades. Coordinators work in collaboration with student life staff and other employees for campus programming, Student Center operations, and student activities. Coordinators will also serve in leadership roles for the development and implementation of a new Student Development Curriculum that focuses on life skills, leadership, and engagement training.
A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, counseling, social work, or a related field. Successful candidates should have at least one year of residence life or student affairs experience along with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of residential functions, operations, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Experience developing focused experiences for students and demonstrated commitment in continual learning and institutional improvement are preferred.
Candidate must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid driver’s license. Visit www.asmsa.org/employment-opportunities for institutional and application information.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials via the Workday platform: a letter of interest, resume, and unofficial transcripts.
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until all positions have been filled. The salary is $38,000-43,000 (based on degree) and includes a private room, all utilities, and meals are provided while school is in session. Relocation assistance is available. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement matching contributions, and paid annual leave.
ASMSA is an AA/EOE employer.
Eligibility for Employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
Employers are required by federal law to verify that every person hired after November 6, 1986, is authorized to work in the United States, using the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). If you are a new employee, you will be required to complete an I-9 as part of the onboarding process in the Workday system and present documents that identify you and that verify your eligibility to work in this country.
Recruitment and Selection
ASMSA posts all regular, benefits eligible positions on the University of Arkansas Careers website. Applicants will be prompted to create a profile to apply for open position(s).
Applicants may log into their account at any time to monitor the status of their applications. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the position announcements and must upload the required document(s) at the time of application. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
Background Checks
ASMSA requires background checks on new employees consistent with Arkansas law and University of Arkansas System policies (UA Systemwide Policy 470.1). Federal and state criminal background checks, Sex Offender Registry checks, and driver control checks are processed by HireRight. Federal FBI/fingerprinting checks are processed by the Arkansas State Police. Arkansas Child Maltreatment checks are processed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
Affirmative Action
ASMSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action school that adheres to the basic principles of non-discrimination. ASMSA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. ASMSA will make every effort to comply with local, state and federal laws related to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity. In carrying out this commitment, ASMSA will follow the principles of affirmative action and operate within the regulations of State and Federal laws and executive orders prohibiting discrimination. Additionally, ASMSA will not discriminate in its admissions policies, educational programs and treatment of students. Hiring procedures, applicable forms, recruitment materials and other information concerning matters of affirmative action may be obtained from the Human Resources Office.