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Closing Date:

12/11/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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:

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative

Department's Website:

https://www.indigenousfoodandag.com/

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Staff Attorney is a member of the School of Law Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) team. The position is responsible for collaborative development, execution and maintenance of a regulatory portfolio and tribal governance/tribal economic development strategy for IFAI located within the University of Arkansas School of Law. The Staff Attorney will work directly with tribal governments on matters of governance and economic development, tribal colleges, intertribal organizations, and federal government agencies as well as the partners to the Initiative in the execution of Initiative programs. The position reports to and is evaluated by the Senior Managing Director and works in collaboration with colleagues throughout the campus. The Staff Attorney is also responsible for research, resource material drafting and development, and educational outreach for targeted stakeholder groups pursuant to grant related deliverables. This position may be required to travel long distances by air or vehicle on behalf of IFAI for various events.

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
• JD Degree from an accredited law school or an international law degree
• At least six months of legal experience (legal internships will be considered to meet experience criteria)
• At least six months experience working with tribal policy and agriculture
• Experience working with Native American populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience between American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian governments and communities on complex issues related to agriculture and food, rural economic development, business development and related areas
• Willingness to work as part of a complex team of professionals on issues related to supporting of Native farmers and ranchers
• Experience interfacing with Native American organizations, tribal governments and intertribal organizations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding working with issues and law and policy issues affecting Native populations
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate problems as well as devise effective solutions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage workloads
• Demonstrated ability to handle law and policy matters, interface with the public, and seek answers and solutions to matters
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills to find solutions to policy issues facing native communities
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to speak effectively one on one in small groups or in large groups across a variety of formats including in person and virtual presentations

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

$75,000 - $85,000

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

Recruitment Contact Information:

Brenton Jones - Budget Director - baj005@uark.edu or 479.575.3227

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_ _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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving

Benefits Eligible:

Yes