Founded in 1871 as a land-grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 26,700 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.
Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, as well as 12 official holidays and a choice of retirement programs.

The Arkansas Alumni Association scholarship program has become a cornerstone of the Association. In 1990 the Association accepted the challenge to fund a merit scholarship – a scholarship that would reward students for their accomplishments in the academic and leadership arena. The idea took hold and grew into several different scholarships with the same central idea- attract outstanding students to the University of Arkansas. What began with 9 scholarships totaling $6,200 has grown into a program that annually supports more than 450 students with over $1,000,000 in scholarships. The majority of alumni scholarship recipients are selected as freshmen and given renewable awards. Freshman recipients are selected on the basis of academic potential, leadership, character, and service. The Alumni Association staff seeks to engage alumni scholars during their time on campus and watch scholars become active alumni after graduation.

The Arkansas Alumni Association seeks a Scholarship Program Intern to work in conjunction with the Scholarship Coordinator to actively engage the Association’s scholarship recipients. The intern will serve an integral role in program development and implementation.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate scholarship renewal process for recipients, including tracking scholarship connection points for approximately 400 students
• Support Alumni Scholarship Program communications, including gathering scholar stories and posting them to the Association’s blog
• Assist with event planning and logistics to engage scholarship recipients through organized activities
• Assist with annual scholarship review planning and execution

Other duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled as a University of Arkansas student
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with event planning and data management

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• Ability to be punctual and dependable to schedule agreed upon by intern and supervisor

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Criminal background check
• Sex offender registry check

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.

Eunice M. Alberson
ADMN 410 – B
Fayetteville, AR 72701
[email protected]

All application materials should be uploaded to the UA’s employment system at jobs.uark.edu. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.