Graduate Enrollment Coordinator

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Closing Date:

11/14/2026

Type of Position:

Recruitment and AdmissionsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

Graduate School of Business

Summary of Job Duties:

The mission of the Graduate School of Business (GSB) is to recruit, retain, and graduate high-performing students in graduate degree and certificate programs while providing a high-quality experience for students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

The Enrollment Coordinator supports the student lifecycle by providing admissions, enrollment, and academic services. This position serves as a resource for prospective and current students and provides operational support to program coordinators and GSB leadership.

Primary responsibilities include processing and auditing graduate applications; supporting registration, transfer credit, and academic processes; providing guidance on Workday and university systems; maintaining accurate student records; and producing reports.

The Enrollment Coordinator will report to the Director of the Graduate School of Business.

This is an on-campus position. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with students, Walton faculty and staff, and external partners.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• At least two years of professional experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience working with students, admissions, enrollment, or academic records and data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience using Workday
• Demonstrated professional experience using Slate
• Experience supporting graduate or professional business programs
• Experience generating and analyzing reports
• Experience conducting data audits and identifying and resolving discrepancies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of graduate admissions processes, policies, and application requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and high-volume processes while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
  

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

$50,000 - $52,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJamie Kern
Director, Graduate School of Business
Sam M. Walton College of Business
jkern@walton.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 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