Administrative Support Assistant III

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Support Assistant III provides comprehensive administrative support to the Department of Supply Chain Management in the Walton College of Business. This position is responsible for key financial and operational processes, including purchasing and travel coordination. The role also oversees front-office operations, including visitor reception, telephone coverage, and managing schedules and events. In addition, this position supports faculty, staff and students by assisting with ongoing projects and delivering essential administrative services to the department. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position requires in-person office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• At least one year of experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting
• Constant physical activity: Talking
• Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a higher-education environment
• Experience using University of Arkansas systems such as Workday
• Experience with University of Arkansas purchasing procedures and related workflows
• Exceptional customer service skills and proven experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to self-manage projects
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Department of Supply Chain Management.
• Responsible for key financial and operational processes, including purchasing and travel coordination.
• Oversees front-office operations, including visitor reception, telephone coverage, and managing schedules and events.
• Supports faculty, staff, and students by assisting with ongoing projects and delivering essential administrative services.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to 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