Administrative Support Assistant

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19,965–$20,964 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Policies, Administrative Procedures, Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation Format, Higher Education, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fayetteville, AR
POSTED
Today
Administrative Support Assistant

The Administrative Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Director of the Office of Program Assessment (PASS) within the Office of the Provost. This position plays an important role in supporting curriculum management, assessment activities, and institutional reporting processes. Key responsibilities include monitoring and tracking curriculum updates across campus systems and internal trackers; preparing agendas for campus committees; collecting and archiving annual program assessment reports; and maintaining department websites. The position also supports campus program review processes, manages the PASS operating budget, and coordinates travel and conference arrangements. Additional duties include processing administrative transactions in Workday and PaymentWorks, managing office equipment and supplies, and assisting with the preparation of reports as well as drafting or revising administrative policies and procedures. This role regularly interacts with staff in the Provost's Office and a wide range of on- and off-campus stakeholders. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Experience with Workday and PaymentWorks is preferred. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential duty, along with the ability to maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • At least one year of experience in office administration or a related field
  • Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), including the ability to create, format, and maintain documents, tables, and reports

Applicable equivalencies may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

  • More than one year of experience in office administration
  • Experience with Workday and PaymentWorks
  • Experience with AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong written/verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of campus constituents
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, including accurate tracking of data, record maintenance, and consistent processing of administrative tasks

Salary Information: $19,965 - $20,964, commensurate with 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: Lisa Kulczak, Director of Curriculum Review and Program Assessment, lkulcza@uark.edu

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

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