About This Role
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Closing Date:
03/07/2026TYPE OF POSITION:
Student Support Services
Workstudy Position:
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Regular
WORK SHIFT:
Sponsorship Available:
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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DEPARTMENT:
Strategic Outreach, Advocacy, and Retention - SOAR
Department's Website:
https://success.uark.edu/SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
The Financial Empowerment Coach and Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting under-resourced and at-risk students by offering holistic, individualized guidance in academic success and financial literacy. This cross-functional position combines elements of academic advising, financial education, and student success coaching to create a comprehensive support system for students. This person will be part of the Strategic Outreach Advocacy and Retention (SOAR) Team in the CORD who work closely with campus partners, including academic advisors, financial aid staff, retention specialists, Student Affairs, and CORD teams, to provide proactive and personalized outreach that promotes student persistence, academic achievement, financial well-being, and overall college success.
The role focuses on helping students transition into college, manage academic and financial challenges, and develop long-term strategies for success. Through one-on-one financial planning and academic coaching, this position empowers students to make informed decisions about their education, finances, and future career goals. This person will contribute to a culture of support that values exceptional customer service, and high-impact engagement, particularly for first-generation college students and those facing financial barriers.
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:
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Financial Planning, or a related field from an accredited institution
- At least two years of post-master’s degree experience working with undergraduate students in academic coaching, advising, financial education, or a similar student-facing role
- Experience in providing support to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students
- Experience with factors that influence student success, including financial aid, persistence, and academic development
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least four years of post-master’s experience in a higher education setting, specifically in academic advising, student success coaching, financial literacy education, or related roles
- Experience working with financial aid systems, scholarships, or nonprofit foundations
- Direct experience with first-generation college students, Pell Grant-eligible students, or students in transition to higher education
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
- Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, groups, or team initiatives that focus on student success, financial education, or retention strategies
- Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Starfish, Blackboard, Workday) and client relationship management tools
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
51,021
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Deborah Korth, Senior Associate Vice Provost of Student Success and Academic Excellence, dkorth@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 (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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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 orientation, 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.
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Yes