Administrative Support Specialist Job Fayetteville area,Arkansas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Closing Date:

10/23/2026

Type of Position:

Administrative Operations and Support

Workstudy Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

Institution Name:

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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Department:

Operations and Brand Support

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The Administrative Support Specialist helps university relations achieve its desired communications goals and objectives by performing a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and budgetary support tasks as well as assisting team leaders in operations and brand support, executive, administrative, marketing, and integrated communications with varied projects.

This position reports directly to the Senior Director for Operations & Brand Management.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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.

Qualifications:

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 one year of experience in a professional office environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
More than two years of experience providing administrative support
More than two years of experience providing fiscal/budgetary support
Experience with Workday Enterprise Management software
Experience working in higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of record-keeping procedures
Knowledge of the principles and practices of mathematics and statistics
Knowledge of work-related subject area
Knowledge of computers and software applications
Possess attention-to-detail skills
Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
Ability to conduct…