Administrative Support Assistant III

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• One year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
• Two years of experience in a specialized or a related field applicable to work performed
• Strong organizational skills, including planning and time management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets and data management

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience and ability to work in a fast paced, team-orientated atmosphere
• Ability to multitask while working with little supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to promote a harmonious collegiate environment

Responsibilities

• The Administrative Specialist III is responsible for reception and general/specialized clerical duties, class-related assistance to students and faculty, assistance to graduate students in managing processes as required by the program of study, recruitment and hiring assistance, and assisting the Office Manager with databases and surveys, along with special events.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED