Administrative Assistant 2

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate's job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit

The position is based at 3005 W Main Place, Russellville, AR 72801, and requires regular travel between the Clarksville and Russellville branches.

The position requires availability Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with additional hours as needed.

Bilingual Spanish/English speaker is preferred.

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961 with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers first as we continue to fulfill our mission - People helping people find financial solutions for life.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 2

The Administrative Assistant 2 at Arvest provides clerical services, including preparing correspondence in final form, directing visitors and callers, maintaining departmental files and records, and producing reports. The Administrative Assistant 2 acts as a liaison to customers and other departmental staff. They maintain confidentiality and professionally interact with management, associates, customers, and the public and maintain confidential customer and department records. The Administrative Assistant 2 may also have primary responsibility for preparing reports submitted to various department committees and may serve as secretary of formal committees.

What You'll Do at Arvest: (Other duties may be assigned.)
• Perform duties of an Administrative Assistant 1, as necessary.
• Maintain the accurate appearance of the department's finished work to present a professional image.
• Establish and maintain personal and confidential business files efficiently and accurately.
• Make appointments, schedule department meetings, and maintain the supervisor/department's calendar. As directed, answer phones for other department associates.
• Assist with research and data compilation to be used in presentations.
• Assist with compilation and distribution of agenda items for recurring meetings.
• Coordinate logistics and make various arrangements for management, committee, board, and other meetings/events.
• Assist customers and visitors as needed, ensuring all security measures are followed.
• Train Administrative Assistant 1, as needed.
• May act for and on behalf of supervisors on many matters that do not require their direct participation.
• May accurately process and approve wire payments, wire funding and transfers through applicable system applications with a low margin of error due to the high-risk nature.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Responsibilities:

Required Toolbox for Success:
• High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent work or military experience.
• 2 years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

Preferred Toolbox:
• Associate degree
• Arvest experience

Skills: Professionalism, Knowledge Retention & Recall, Independence, Project Management

Competencies: Detail Oriented, Time Management, Customer Service, Handles Ambiguity, Builds Relationships

Physical Demands:

Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, possibly overnight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and significant professional growth.

Arvest Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, race-based hairstyles and textures, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis, which now or in the future may be specified by law.


Along with an excellent benefits package, our associates are engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our associates drive our future. We urge you to apply if you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential.

Grade 13

Pay Range: $22.50 - $28.10 per hour