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Duties: knowledge in carpentry trade and use of tools; willing to learn commercial construction and maintenance repairs, roof repairs and/or tile setting and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: high school diploma/GED; two (2) years vo-tech training or equivalent work experience and one (1) year of carpentry experience. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants may apply online at https://web.saumag.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/staff-employment-application/ or an application can be picked up in the Office of Human Resources, Overstreet Hall, Room 115, and mailed to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE.

Southern Arkansas University is accepting applications for grounds, carpenters, electricians, or painters.

Duties: perform grounds and maintenance work such as trimming, weeding, mowing, event set-up and other duties as assigned; perform general carpentry, electrical, or painting duties.

Qualifications: knowledge of lawn care equipment required; small engine maintenance preferred; working knowledge of carpentry and associated tools; working knowledge of electrical repairs; working knowledge of painting. All SAU employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants may apply online at https://web.saumag.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/staff-employment-application/ or pick up an application in the Office of Human Resources, Overstreet Hall, Room 115, and mail to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE.

Duties: Serve as first contact person for Financial Aid; provide technical assistance with regard to completing applications and supporting documentation; provide backup and support for student payroll processing and managing all state scholarships and grants; backup student worker supervisor and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required. At least two years of office experience; knowledge of general office equipment and procedures; strong written and verbal communication skills; filing and organizational skills; customer service oriented. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants may apply online at https://web.saumag.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/staff-employment-application/ or an application can be picked up in the Office of Human Resources, Overstreet Hall, Room 115, and mailed to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE.

Southern Arkansas University is announcing a search for an immediate full-time position as director of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center.

Duties: Process facility requests for and manage events held in Reynolds Center, Engineering Building, and Student Activities Center; perform marketing and sales efforts designed to generate usage of the Reynolds Center; negotiate and monitor event and conference activities and provide on-site event coordination; schedule and conduct pre-event meetings; train, hire and evaluate student staff; manage, develop and administer Reynolds Center budget; manage and maintain media inventory for staff use; coordinate and be the responsible office for all camps and conferences booked at the University and work in conjunction with the housing office, campus dining services, and managers of other facilities on campus and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing/management of related field required; master’s degree preferred; demonstrated ability to create, organize and carry out detailed plans; ability to exercise appropriate judgement and perform duties and responsibilities in the absence of close supervision; must be able to trouble-shoot technology, handle a high degree of customer contact, and deal with conflict while maintaining a sense of perspective; ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume and information of three (3) persons who may be contacted as references to HR@saumag.edu or mail to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. Applications will be reviewed as received. AA/EOE

Duties: Serve as part of the international office team; assist with immigration regulations, policies, and practices for F-1 students, faculty, and staff as needed; responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with international students; process SEVIS and Terra Dotta related student requests/maintenance and SEVIS registration; plan and host retention activities throughout the school year; help coordinate events such as orientation week activities for new incoming students as well as facilitating retreats; requires working several evenings, weekends, and regular student break periods and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred; proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; strong communication skills and experience working in a diverse environment; must have a willingness to work in a multicultural office environment and with a culturally diverse student population; ability to reason logically and use initiative in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities; strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills; excellent customer service skills; comfortable speaking to groups; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team; ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands and priorities. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume and information of three (3) persons who may be contacted as references to HR@saumag.edu or mail to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. Applications will be reviewed as received. AA/EOE

Duties: oversee the planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of ongoing and sustainable social media communications; stay informed of current trends and best practices in social media management and pursues creative application of these practices at SAU; produce relevant content for various social media sites for targeted audiences; ensures all online venues are updated consistently to maintain a positive online presence; monitor and educate SAU community on proper use of social media and online communication; assist with the creation and reporting of social media advertising campaigns, graphic design, photography, yearbook; write, edit, and manage all social related content from official SAU outlets; provide education and direction to departments, faculty, staff and students in developing strategic social media plans; work closely with departments to ensure proper content and messaging executed online is relevant to University goals; monitor any and all mention of the University found online; track alerts and monitor social media sites around the clock via mobile devices; manage online discussions in a timely manner and craft responses to users, other social media sites, and online news outlets; advise on running effective social media campaigns for departments to establish consistency of communications across multiple networks; oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of online activity data; develop, write, and present comprehensive statistical and narrative reports; collect content: photos, video, text, from campus events and activities and posts online in a timely manner; require night and weekend work and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication design, graphic design, or related field required; experience in creative digital marketing and design, Adobe CS, and social media management preferred; possess a strong design aesthetic and excellent communication skills; must be a self-starter and organized. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Applications will be reviewed as received. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.

Duties: service products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems; coordinate with his supervisors to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs; use equipment along with a variety of hand-tools to diagnose and repair units; enforce safety to the highest standards and maintain security and accountability of university issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions; maintain flexibility to work overtime and weeks as university requires; continually improve the efficiency of all equipment by maintaining a PM program; perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, and service requests including replacement, and modifications of equipment or systems as needed or requested by the University; act as lead man if supervisor is out and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; EPA Certification required; refrigeration knowledge preferred; 3 years HVAC service, and 1 year HVAC commercial service preferred; valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations, suspension, or DUI’s; able to work in diverse conditions; ability to regularly lift 50 lbs. or more. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants may apply online at https://web.saumag.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/staff-employment-application/ or an application can be picked up in the Office of Human Resources, Overstreet Hall, Room 115, and mailed to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE.

The Southern Arkansas University Athletic Department is seeking a qualified and energetic applicant to serve as a journalism/marketing/multimedia graduate assistant for the 2019-20 academic year. The selected candidate will help market and promote the Muleriders’ 14 NCAA Division II athletic programs as well as other duties assigned. SAU competes in the Great American Conference. The candidate must successfully be admitted to and enrolled in a graduate program at SAU prior to beginning employment. The position is renewable for a second year and includes a monthly stipend. The appointment will be nine months beginning in late August and running into May.

Duties: Assist the Sports Information Office with video and social media coverage as well as marketing and game day promotion of SAU games and special events; opportunity to produce video content, including but not limited to: highlight/hype videos, animations, interviews, feature stories, and management/creation of compelling content for social media distribution; maintain library/archive of video content; assist with management and archiving of photos, graphics, and video content; adhere to established internal social media guidelines; may also include writing pre and post-game releases and contributing to the athletic department website (www.muleriderathletics.com); execute proper public communication when representing Southern Arkansas University online; night and weekend work required; special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, public relations, sports administration, communications, journalism, graphic design or a related field required; excellent communication skills; experience shooting and editing video (Adobe Creative software – Premiere and After Effects); ability to produce short-form, eye-catching “hype videos” for social media distribution, utilizing special effects and creative editing; experience conducting interviews or working on live productions a plus; knowledge of and experience with current social media platforms, techniques, and trends; a working knowledge of desktop publishing tools (Adobe Creative software – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) preferred; ability to communicate effectively through writing; ability to work nights and weekends. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in a collegiate sports information office as a student or in any other capacity. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, list of references and work samples via email to: Jacob Pumphrey, Director of Athletic Communications (jacobpumphrey@saumag.edu) or (sausid@saumag.edu). Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information about Southern Arkansas athletics, please visit www.muleriderathletics.com. For more information about Southern Arkansas graduate school, please visit http://web.saumag.edu/graduate/. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.