Administrative Support Assistant III

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Closing Date:

01/15/2026

Type of Position:

Administrative Operations and Support

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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.

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Department:

Dean's Suite

Department's Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Administrative Specialist III is responsible for performing general office duties for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, including department and office support, student support, and faculty support.

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:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

* At least three years of experience in administrative support or office management

* Experience with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in general business administration, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

* At least five years of experience in administrative support or office management

* Experience in higher education

* Experience with university systems (Workday)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA):

* Poses interpersonal skills

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and manage multiple competing tasks and demands

* Attentive to detail in composing and editing/proofing materials

* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$39,930 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Amy Shell, Chief of Staff, shell

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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