Marketing and Recruiting Specialist

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Fayetteville, AR, USA
In-Office
48K-48K Annually
Junior
Other • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Serve as the first point of contact for the Arkansas Materials Institute; support marketing and recruiting to grow the institute and Materials Science and Engineering program; greet visitors and assist faculty, staff, and students; support administrative tasks and event coordination; help with website management and graphic design as needed.
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Closing Date:

07/15/2026
Type of Position:
Marketing


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:


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 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:
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Summary of Job Duties:
In summary, the Marketing and Recruiting Specialist will provide the first point of contact of Arkansas Materials Institute and will provide marketing and recruiting support for institute. The Marketing and Recruiting Specialist will report to the Arkansas Materials Institute administrative manager. The Marketing and Recruiting Specialist responsibilities will include marketing and recruiting efforts to grow the Arkansas Materials Institute and Materials Science and Engineering program. Additional responsibilities include providing a positive impression for visitors, faculty, staff and students as they enter the Arkansas Materials Institute building and assisting the administrative manager with administrative tasks.
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 Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
  • At least one year of experience in marketing, communications, recruitment, or administrative support

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in higher education or a research environment
  • At least one year of experience planning events and coordinating multiple projects
  • At least one year of experience with website management or graphic design tools


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$48,000.00


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:

Hugh Churchill, Professor and Director of the Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, [email protected]


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, Financial Credit 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 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:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
  • At least one year of experience in marketing, communications, recruitment, or administrative support
  • At least one year of experience in higher education or a research environment
  • At least one year of experience planning events and coordinating multiple projects
  • At least one year of experience with website management or graphic design tools
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Successful completion of pre-employment screenings (criminal background check, financial credit check, sex offender registry)
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The Company
27,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

The University of Arkansas System is a public higher-education system serving Arkansas through multiple campuses, a medical school, law schools, community colleges, and statewide research and extension units. It provides academic programs, professional training, agricultural and scientific research, and public-service outreach to support workforce development and community needs. The system coordinates educational resources, advances research, and expands access to learning and healthcare across the state.

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