Office Support Specialist

Closing Date

07/17/2026

Administrative Operations and Support

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Membership

The Office Support Specialist for University Recreation + Wellness provides administrative support to ensure efficient operations of the office and membership services. This role also supports departmental staff with a variety of tasks and duties while offering assistance with customer service needs. 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.

• Formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in administration or related area

• Experience in higher education
• Experience working with college age students
• Experience working with membership databases
• Experience with the University of Arkansas software systems, such as Workday, UAConnect, SharePoint, and Perceptive Content

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
• Knowledge of campus and community resources
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and explain membership records policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and use Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and use basic office equipment: phone, computer, printer, copier, and fax
• Knowledge of or ability to learn FERPA regulations
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and use Perceptive Content, document imaging
• Experience in business writing and editing skills
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
• Ability to compile information into report form

$39,930 (Commensurate with education and experience)

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

Proof of Veteran Status

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.

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking, Walking

Sitting, Standing

Feeling, Lifting, Repetitive Motion

Yes