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Closing Date:

08/25/2026
Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo
Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)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.
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Department:Corporate and Foundation Relations
Summary of Job Duties:The Intern for the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) in University Advancement will provide support to the CFR team to secure philanthropic support for university initiatives and to build and strengthen partnerships with corporations and foundations.
This is a 10-15 hour per week position. 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.
Summary of Job Duties:
Provide customer service in response to internal and external phone, email and website inquiries
Schedule meetings with UA faculty and staff and external stakeholders as needed
Attend meetings and prepare detailed meeting summaries for the CFR team
Maintain and update campus contact lists and departmental resource documents for use by the CFR team
Assist with coordination of campus visit logistics (make reservations, schedule meeting rooms, ordering catering, preparing visitor materials, secure parking passes, etc.) and University athletic suite logistics (football, basketball, and baseball) for hosting corporate and foundation partners and other university guests
Create and maintain online forms and other web content for the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations website, including corporate and foundation funding opportunities for dissemination to UA faculty and program staff
Develop PowerPoint presentations and other presentation materials for departmental meetings, donor presentations, campus partners, and special projects
Update project management tools for proposal submissions, award management and grant reporting
Prepare written prospect reports, profiles, and briefing materials to be used by UA development officers, administrative leadership, faculty and staff
Compile and update reports for the CFR team to track progress towards annual fundraising and industry engagement goals
Compile and distribute documentation for proposal submissions, award letters and other correspondence to UA faculty and program staff
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:

• Student in good standing currently pursuing a degree at the University of Arkansas
• Ability to work well in a small, high-energy organization; a team player willing to take on new challenges and demonstrated ability to partner with staff and external stakeholders
• Grasp of the English language and ability to effectively write and proof content
• Demonstrated experience and success with customer service, project management and administrative functions
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience using advanced electronic database research and Internet resources (e.g., Candid Foundation Directory, GrantForward, CauseIQ, Instrumentl)
• Experience with alumni/development databases (e.g., RazorQuest)
• Experience with project management tools (MS Teams, SmartSheet, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of advanced research techniques using electronic database research and Internet resources (including AI-generated queries)
• Computer proficiency and familiarity/knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related databases and willingness to learn new platforms as required
• Displays exceptionally strong written and oral communications skills; ability to describe technical information clearly, consistently, and effectively strongly preferred
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Additional Information:

$15.00 - $17.00, commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusSalim Yahaya, HR Coordinator, salimy@uark.edu

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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.

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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:No