AAST Program Assistant

Closing Date

07/06/2026

Administrative Operations and Support

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

African & African American Studies

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In conjunction with Program Directors, the African & African American Studies (AAST) Program Assistant is responsible for the management, coordination, and administration of communication, courses, travel, purchasing, hiring, payroll, leave reporting, special events, including evenings and weekends, budgets, conferences, etc. for specific AAST. This position coordinates program funding and account reconciliation; coordinates graduate assistant and faculty teaching contracts for fall, spring, summer, and intersession courses;

and course schedules for face‑to‑face and Global Campus AAST stand‑alone and cross‑listed courses and textbook orders. This position also processes applications for the AAST graduate certificate program, scholarships, and study abroad and coordinates program marketing. The Program Assistant will also be responsible for website and electronic monitoring of content creation, updates, and maintenance and for maintaining events on the AAST social media sites.

This position will also supervise general office management, secretarial, and reception responsibilities. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is exercising initiative in building the program's operations and meeting outlined goals. It is also important to be able to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma conferred by the time of appointment
• At least two years of administrative-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six months of experience in Workday
• At least two years of experience working in higher education
• At least two years of experience with diverse environment, area studies, or programs with receptionist or administrative duties
• Experience in web content creation and updates and in creating visuals and graphics

$51,021.00

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

Proof of Veteran Status

Valandra, Interim Program Director-AAST, Valandra

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

Yes

Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position they have applied.

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.

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.