Administrative Specialist III

Closing Date:

08/05/2026

Administrative Operations and Support

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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The Administrative Specialist III will perform general office work, provide support to faculty, staff, and students; and communicate with on-campus and external units. This role will support programs within the department working with program coordinators, and assisting current and potential students with program admissions, enrollment, inquiries, and communication. The Administrative Specialist III will work with the Administrative Supervisor and program coordinators to schedule courses for assigned programs.

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.

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least one year of experience in a specialized or related area applicable to work performed

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of work experience in an office setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Experience with University of Arkansas systems (e.g., Workday, Blackboard)

• Knowledge of University policy and procedures
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Ability to problem solve in a team setting

$40,000

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

Glennia Hunt
Human Resources
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You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing date.

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