Administrative Specialist III

University of Arkansas System

19h

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science degree in business administration or a similar field.
Three (3) years of experience in administrative support or a specialized field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong communication abilities.
Strong data management abilities.
Strong organizational abilities.
Data entry skills.
Recordkeeping skills.
File management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to prioritize work.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to complete basic arithmetic.
Report preparation skills.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist the director in conducting day-to-day activities that coincide with program objectives.
Monitor the program budget.
Monitor Extra Help student workers.
Process requisitions for supplies and travel.
Maintain an organized filing system for program records.
Reserve meeting rooms for workshops and trainings.