Student IT Business Operations Assistant

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Closing Date: 01/21/2026

Type of Position: Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department: IT Administration and Planning

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.

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The Student IT Business Operations Assistant provides critical administrative and procurement assistance for the Business Operations Team in researching, gathering, and processing information used to assemble procurement/contracts such as accessibility and security documentation and software exemption requests. This position will also assist with UITS purchase requests and maintaining Box file receipts for transaction verifications. The Operations Assistant will also welcome visitors to the Office of the CIO when the Executive Assistant is away from their desk.

Responsible for office management, reports, documentation, special projects and other duties as assigned.

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.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in administrative support or office management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with software application programs, database management and accounting principles