Administrative Support Assistant III

Administrative Support Assistant III

The Administrative Support Assistant III provides comprehensive administrative support to the Department of Supply Chain Management in the Walton College of Business. This position is responsible for key financial and operational processes, including purchasing and travel coordination. The role also oversees front-office operations, including visitor reception, telephone coverage, and managing schedules and events. In addition, this position supports faculty, staff and students by assisting with ongoing projects and delivering essential administrative services to the department.

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. This position requires in-person office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education of a high school diploma
• At least one year of experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience working in a higher-education environment
• Experience using University of Arkansas systems such as Workday
• Experience with University of Arkansas purchasing procedures and related workflows

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Exceptional customer service skills and proven experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to self manage projects
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Salary Information: $39,930 - $43,000

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: Marc Scott, Associate Professor of Practice, Associate Department Chair of Supply Chain Management, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.