Office Assistant

Closing Date 08/04/2026 Type of Position Staff - Clerical Workstudy Position No Job Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Work Shift N/A 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 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Department Office of Academic Student Initiatives and Services Summary of Job Duties The Office Assistant provides direct administrative and operational support to the Boyer Center for Student Services (BCSS) in the College of Education and Health Professions. This position plays a key role in communications, academic staff support, and special events. It requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 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. Minimum Qualifications Availability of working up to 20 hours per week Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Preferred Qualifications One year of office experience in administrative support Experience using multiple databases and mail merge for printed documents and email Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable Excellent proofreading and communication skills Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Salary Information $15.00/hour Required Documents to Apply List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information Elizabeth McKinley 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. Constant Physical Activity Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity N/A Occasional Physical Activity N/A Benefits Eligible No #J-18808-Ljbffr