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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: The position will require duties in 75 percent Greek Life and 25 percent Campus Activities; provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the Greek Life program; serve as advisor for all Greek Life governing and coordination bodies; oversee the university’s Greek Life program and intake processes; coordinate social Greek organization development; direct a program of leadership training skills for social fraternities and sororities; develop and implement Greek Life and policies; serve as a major asset to problem solving for issues related to Greek Life and student activities; administer and manage Presence; coordinate programs with outside agencies and organizations to enhance student programming and activities; prepare and supervise budgets; assist the dean in planning and implementing campus-wide social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs such as freshman orientation, Leadership Academy, Spring Fling, Fall Fest, Spring Concert, and other student events; perform other tasks and duties assigned directly by the Assistant Dean of Campus Activities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred: bachelor’s degree required; three years’ experience in college or university activities’ work preferred; ability to establish contact with students and involve them in university programs and activities. 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, current 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. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.

Duties: Coordinate and conduct field visitation for student recruitment in designated Houston, Texas region; participate in marketing strategies and reporting, data entry of prospects, follow up, meet with prospective students and families; advise and give presentations to high school students; provide information to school officials concerning educational opportunities offered at SAU; weekly evening work and extensive travel which may include weekends is required and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent communication skills; comfortable speaking to large groups, extensive computer skills; ability to work as part of a team; recruiting experience preferred. 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 contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 East University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Duties: Serve as part of the international office team; plan and host retention activities throughout the school year; serve as ISA advisor; help coordinate events with the group; plan and implement orientation week activities for new incoming students; facilitate retreats; serve as resource on immigration regulations, policies, and practices for our F1 students, faculty, and staff; serve as a Designated School Official (DSO); maintaining effective working relationships with international students utilizing successful interviewing and counseling techniques, with particular regard to immigration-related matters; process SEVIS and Terra Dotta related student requests/maintenance and SEVIS registration; develop and maintain in-depth and current knowledge of United States Department of Homeland Security and Department of State; may require working 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 cross-cultural communication skills and experience working in a diverse environment; willing 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 large groups. 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 submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information of three references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. 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.