Administrative Specialist III

Location: De Valls Bluff

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Closing Date

Unspecified.

Type of Position

Clerical

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Unspecified.

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

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

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field; plus three years of experience in specialized or a related field applicable to work performed.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the principles & practices of mathematics & statistics. Knowledge of research & analysis techniques & methods. Knowledge of work‑related subject area. Knowledge of computers & software applications. Ability to prepare, present, & review oral & written information & reports. Ability to research & analyze related work program information. Ability to develop, recommend, interpret, & apply policies & procedures.
  
  Ability to analyze financial records & prepare reports. Ability to plan, organize, & direct the work of others.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Recruitment Contact Information

Jacob Holloway, jholloway

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 orientation, 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, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

• Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity

• Lifting

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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