Administrative Specialist III

Administrative Specialist III Job Details

• Closing Date: 01/20/2026
• Type of Position: Administrative Operations and Support
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
• Department: International & Global Studies

The Administrative Specialist III is a joint appointment between the International and Global Studies Program (INST) and the Latin and Latin American Studies Program (LALS). 75% of this position is dedicated to INST and 25% to LALS.

Within the INST program, typical duties include: process all financial transactions for the program such as purchase orders, technology purchases, grant/gift administration, and travel expense reimbursement for INST faculty and guest speakers; course scheduling and processing of enrollment/override requests; assist with event logistics and promotion; assist with website maintenance and social media updates; and perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Within the LALS program, duties include: process all financial transactions for the program such as purchase orders, technology purchases, grant/gift administration, and travel expenses for INST faculty and guest speakers; course scheduling and processing of enrollment/override requests.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential.

This is a 100% in-office appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in a specialized or related field applicable to work performed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

$39,930

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

• Proof of Veteran Status

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• Criminal Background Check
• Financial Credit 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 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.

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