Administrative Support Specialist

Administrative Support Specialist

The Administrative Support Specialist helps University Relations achieve its desired communications goals and objectives by performing a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and budgetary support tasks as well as assisting team leaders in operations and brand support, executive, administrative, marketing, and integrated communications with varied projects. This position reports directly to the Senior Director for Operations & Brand Management. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. 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:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in a professional office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• More than two years of experience providing administrative support
• More than two years of experience providing fiscal/budgetary support
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management software
• Experience working in higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of record-keeping procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of mathematics and statistics
• Knowledge of work-related subject area
• Knowledge of computers and software applications
• Possess attention-to-detail skills
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
• Ability to conduct research and compile data into a report form
• Ability to establish and maintain filing systems
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and exercise good judgment in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to deliver and receive critique and feedback positively

Salary Information: $40,000 - $43,000; 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

Recruitment Contact Information: Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, View email address on click.appcast.io

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

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.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes