Administrative Specialist III

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Specialist III is a joint appointment between the International and Global Studies Program (INST) and the Latin and Latin American Studies Program (LALS). 75% of this position is dedicated to INST and 25% is dedicated to LALS (these proportions are subject to change). Within the INST program, typical duties include but are not limited to the following: (a) process all financial transactions for the program such as purchase orders, technology purchases, grant/gift administration, and travel expenses for INST faculty and guest speakers; (b) course scheduling and processing of enrollment/override requests; (c) assist with event logistics and promotion; (d) Assist with website maintenance and social media updates; and (e) perform other tasks and duties as assigned. Within the LALS program, duties include: (a) process all financial transactions for the program such as purchase orders, technology purchases, grant/gift administration, and travel expenses for INST faculty and guest speakers; (b) course scheduling and processing of enrollment/override requests 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. This is a 100% in-office appointment.

Requirements

• 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 two years of experience in a specialized or a related field applicable to work performed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• process all financial transactions for the program such as purchase orders, technology purchases, grant/gift administration, and travel expenses for INST faculty and guest speakers
• course scheduling and processing of enrollment/override requests
• assist with event logistics and promotion
• Assist with website maintenance and social media updates
• perform other tasks and duties as assigned
• process all financial transactions for the program such as purchase orders, technology purchases, grant/gift administration, and travel expenses for INST faculty and guest speakers
• course scheduling and processing of enrollment/override requests
• 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.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a 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