Executive Assistant II

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Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Type of Position: Management - Operations

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: RESH | Associate VC

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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The Executive Assistant will provide administrative and office support for the UAMS Division of Research and Innovation. The role will maintain calendars, schedule appointments, arrange travel, and coordinate meetings and event planning for both the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance, reporting jointly to both.

The Executive Assistant will provide general office management functions for the division. This is inclusive of ordering supplies, requesting services, completing requisitions, renewing memberships and assisting with travel arrangements. This role will have a dotted-line reporting to the Division Chief of Staff for financial planning related tasks.

The Executive Assistant must have strong communication skills, be able to strategically manage time, be organized and be able to anticipate division needs. They must also have strong interpersonal skills and work diplomatically with others.

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of administrative or related experience OR
• High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of administrative or related experience required.

• Experience in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office…