Administrative Operations and Support Manager I

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office Manager and Assistant to the Chair manages the staff, functions and workflow of the academic unit’s administrative office. This includes performing, managing, or overseeing all administrative, academic, event and business functions of the academic unit. In their role as assistant to the chair, the Office Manager is responsible for program management, special projects, and daily activities that support department or school leadership as defined by the needs of the unit. This may include, but is not limited to, providing technical assistance, executive communications, compiling information, reporting, and serving on committees at any level. In addition, the Office Manager is responsible for knowledge of all policies governing campus and following all procedures and business processes as implemented within the college. Finally, the Office Manager represents their academic unit as a point of contact within their department, for the college, and for other campus offices. 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.

Requirements

• Five years administrative experience
• High school diploma

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Manages the staff, functions and workflow of the academic unit’s administrative office.
• Performs, manages, or oversees all administrative, academic, event and business functions of the academic unit.
• Responsible for program management, special projects, and daily activities that support department or school leadership.
• Provides technical assistance, executive communications, compiles information, reports, and serves on committees.
• Maintains knowledge of all policies governing campus and follows all procedures and business processes.
• Represents their academic unit as a point of contact within their department, for the college, and for other campus offices.
• Ensures regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees