Location: Fayetteville,NC, USA
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Closing Date:
12/10/2024
Type of Position:
Student Activities and Engagement
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
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 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.
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Department:
Outdoors
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The UREC Outdoors Coordinator oversees the operations of the bike shop, rental fleet, equipment rental program, adventure and instructional programs, as well as the management of the Tsa La Gi Bike Park. Additional responsibilities of this position include annual reporting and the supervision of 10-15 student staff.
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 in Outdoor Education, Recreation Administration, Management, Business, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
* Experience related to bike repair
* Experience designing and leading outdoor recreation instructional programs, adventure-based programs, and events
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Outdoor Education, Recreation Administration, Management, Business, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education from an accredited institution of higher education
* Instructor and/or instructor trainer certifications and demonstrated ability to teach nationally recognized courses such as BICP, PMBIA, Park Tool School, ACA, PCIA, LNT, and WMI
* At least one year or more of experience related to bike shop operations, bike mechanics, and rental fleet management
* At least one year or more of experience designing and leading instructional programs, and facilitating adventure programs
* Wilderness First Responder certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
* Knowledge of bike shop operations and administration
* Knowledge of retail operations and point of sale software
* Knowledge of rental equipment operations and service needs
* Knowledge of bike related safety, transportation, and local riding
* Knowledge of trail maintenance and maintenance related programming
* Knowledge of current outdoor recreation programming trends and issues
* Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures
* Ability to create and monitor annual budgets
* Ability to adequately train and supervise part-time employees
* Ability to evaluate, assess, and report on program outputs and outcomes
* Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Ability to articulate a foundational understanding of social justice and inclusion within the context of higher education
* Ability to create environments that foster equitable participation of all groups while seeking to address and acknowledge issues of oppression, privilege, and power
* Ability to sense their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the larger global context
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
Salary Information:
$46,383 (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:
Katherine Miller
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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 arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Sitting, Standing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Feeling, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sharps
Benefits Eligible:
Yes