[Hiring] Leadership Coach @University of Arkansas

Role Description

The Leadership Coach is responsible for overseeing multifaceted initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of current IMPACT Arkansas fellows and alumni within our program. Specific focus will include:

• Conducting biweekly coaching calls with IMPACT fellows
• Planning and facilitating professional development sessions
• Collaborating with the IMPACT team and EDLE faculty to maintain highly effective program content

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree in education, leadership, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of leadership experience in high needs K-12 educational settings
• At least two years of coaching or mentoring experience, preferably in high needs educational settings

Requirements

• Master of Educational Leadership degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education (preferred)
• At least three to five years of experience as a school leader in a high needs K-12 educational setting (preferred)
• Experience developing and facilitating professional training experiences for adult learners (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively
• Proficiency in utilizing technology for communication and collaboration
• Adaptability to evolving educational methodologies and commitment to staying informed about best practices
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
• Collaborative and collegial approach to working with others
• Ability to provide effective and supportive training to adults in professional development contexts

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Company Description

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.