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Center on Community Philanthropy Fellow 

The Clinton School is a multidisciplinary program that promotes a vision of world leaders who work with others to build healthy, engaged and vibrant communities. The mission of the School is to educate and prepare professionals in public service who understand, engage, and transform complex social, cultural, economic, and political systems to ensure equity, challenge oppression, and effect positive social change. Located on the campus of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, the school offers the first Master of Public Service (MPS) degree in the nation. For more information see our website at clintonschool.uasys.edu.

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Department: The Center on Community Philanthropy

Department's Website: https://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu

Summary of Job Duties: The Center is seeking a full-time Fellow to provide coordination for the Center through the execution of responsibilities critical to the success of the Center’s mission. In addition the Fellow will provide support and coordination for the Center through the execution of duties including researching issues related to community philanthropy, equity, social justice and racial healing, assisting senior staff with program planning, and project report development - as well as travel with senior staff to communities on an as needed basis. This position is a grant funded fellowship. The Fellow will report to the Director of the Center on Community Philanthropy and will act in coordination with senior 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:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent time and process management skills, with follow-up and attention to detail
  • Strong computer and information management skills, including access to, and retrieval of, internet-based information and academic research
  • Demonstrates interest, energy, and enthusiasm for community philanthropy, community engagement, grassroots organizing, and public service

Preferred Qualifications: A master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Charlotte Williams
Distinguished Professor of Center of Community Philanthropy
clwilliams@clintonschool.uasys.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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service 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 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is committed to leveraging inclusion and diversity principles (via EEO and Affirmative Action programs) in order to continuously broaden our dynamic ecosystem of learning and working. All candidates are welcome to apply without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, and/or other non-merit based factors. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment, and all applicant 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: Lifting, Pulling

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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