Administrative Specialist III

Administrative Specialist III

The Administrative Specialist III is responsible for coordinating office activities, researching and preparing special reports, and developing, revising, and recommending administrative policies and procedures as directed by supervisor.

Type of Position: Clerical

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Summary of Job Duties

Self-Management Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively. Deals appropriately with interruptions. Uses good judgment and decision-making skills. Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Follows attendance and leave policies. Practices emotional control. Exhibits professional behavior and appearance. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Ability to work without close supervision.

Quality and Quantity of Work Produces high-quality and error free work. Orders and maintains sufficient stock of office supplies for county staff. Maintains hard copy and electronic files with ability to efficiently retrieve needed information. Weeds files based on file retention policies. Maintains civil rights files and documents including meeting attendance logs, County Extension Council membership lists, and committee minutes. Processes agricultural samples for mailing. Updates calendar with itineraries and scheduled events. Submits weekly itineraries to District Office. Assists county staff with arrangements for upcoming meetings. Maintains accurate mailing lists. Enters and Submits agent's monthly travel claim into Workday program. Completes and submits monthly postage and copier report. Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail. Processes outgoing mail. Checks and responds to email regularly throughout the day. Provides administrative support for all agents. Assists agents and program assistants in reporting data in program areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4H, and Community and Economic Development. Performs other duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise Uses Workday, the U of A system's cloud-based program to track expenditures, county depository documentation, procurement, purchases, requisitions, time, travel and other financial management applications. Uses software such as Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs to support Extension educational programs. Maintains equipment. Maintains inventory control of computers and equipment. Attends training to maintain and upgrade skills. Performs support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval, reviews and proofreads forms, data and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies. Generates reports and records.

Financial Recordkeeping Keeps record of all revenue and expenses from County depository account. Enters purchase requisitions, expense reports, spend authorizations, and procurement card transactions into Workday. Retrieves Workday reports and balances for various accounts and funds managed by staff chair and agents. Accepts invoices and bills for office utilities and prepares affidavits to send to county judge's office for payment.

Communication Communicates respectfully, professionally, and accurately to internal and external clients. Receives, greets, and directs visitors to appropriate office/agent. Answers telephone promptly using prescribed telephone etiquette and greeting and directs calls to appropriate agent. Takes accurate messages for staff. Responds to inquiries and requests for information. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Teamwork Listens to and respects the ideas of other team members Keeps abreast of due dates, clientele requests, and scheduled programs and creates tickler file to remind agents of upcoming deadlines. Shares information, expertise, resources and ideas of ways to improve or streamline processes for the benefit of the entire county team/staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus three years of experience in a related field applicable to the work performed, is required. Completion of an associate degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of mathematics and statistics. Knowledge of research and analysis techniques and methods. Knowledge of work-related subject area. Knowledge of computers and software applications. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports. Ability to research and analyze related work program information. Ability to develop, recommend, interpret, and apply policies and procedures. Ability to analyze financial records and prepare reports. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check