Coordinator for Staff Development

About the role

The Coordinator for Staff Development will support the University of Arkansas community by designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development programs for staff, student employees, and graduate assistants. This full‑time, day‑shift position reports to the Office of Human Resources and works closely with academic and administrative units.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate training workshops, webinars, and mentorship initiatives for university staff.
• Maintain the Workday “Find Jobs” portal information and ensure accurate posting of internal opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to assess development needs and create tailored programs.
• Track participation, collect feedback, and produce reports on program effectiveness.
• Provide guidance to student employees and graduate assistants on career development resources.

Required profile

• Current employee of the University of Arkansas System (including student employees or graduate assistants).
• Ability to work day‑shift hours on the Fayetteville campus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 paid holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement plans with university contributions of 5‑10%.