Project/Program Coordinator - Master of Science in Operations Management

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Closing Date:

11/11/2026

Type of Position:

Project Management

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

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.

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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:

Industrial Engineering Director of the MSOM Program

Department's Website: https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Program & Project Coordinator supports the administration, operation, growth, and continuous improvement of the M.S. in Operations Management (MSOM program within the Department of Industrial Engineering.

This position serves as a primary project execution and coordination resource for the Program Director. The coordinator is responsible for translating program priorities and goals into completed projects and deliverables. The position requires a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful individual who can work independently, coordinate across multiple university units, manage competing priorities, and follow projects through completion.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships within the program, externally in other university offices or departments, and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience coordinating projects, programs, operations, administrative activities, or similar work
• At least two years of experience organizing and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience with commonly used office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and collaborative project-management tools
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualification s.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least four years of related work experience
• Experience in higher education, program administration, project management, operations, business, engineering, student services, or a related environment
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple departments or stakeholder groups
• Experience supporting graduate or professional academic programs
• Experience with student recruitment, enrollment initiatives, outreach, or program growth
• Experience developing reports, presentations, process documentation, or performance metrics
• Experience using project-management tools and methodologies
• Experience in taking broadly defined assignments from concept through implementation and completion
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to identify necessary next steps without requiring detailed instructions for each activity
• Ability to accept responsibility for an objective and carry it through to completion
• Strong orientation toward completing projects and producing tangible deliverables
• Ability to manage numerous simultaneous activities, deadlines, and stakeholders without losing track of commitments
• Willingness and ability to persistently follow up with others until required information or actions are obtained
• Ability to identify obstacles, develop reasonable solutions, and recognize when an issue requires escalation
• Ability to communicate professionally and concisely with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop productive working relationships across organizational boundaries
• Ability to distinguish between matters that can be handled independently and those requiring direction or approval from program leadership
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment in which priorities and needs may change
• Commitment to supporting students, faculty, staff, and the broader mission of the University of Arkansas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment
• Qualification Equivalencies: Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.
• Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

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:

David Paulus, Professor of Practice and Director of MSOM, dpaulus@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A