Administrative Support Supervisor

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

2d

About The Position

The Administrative Support Supervisor is the assistant to both the Department Chair and the Director of the Tyson Center for Faith-Friendly Workplaces (TCFFW) in the Strategy Entrepreneurship, Venture & Innovation Department (SEVI). This position is responsible for managing the Department Chair’s and Center Director’s calendar and travel, as well as assisting with reports, performance reviews, departmental/center budgets, and correspondence. Additionally, this position supervises the other office staff to ensure that the SEVI faculty, Ph.D. students, and students majoring in a SEVI degree receive the administrative assistance they need. 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

• The formal education of a high school diploma; plus one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
• Administrative support experience
• Strong Word and Excel knowledge
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree OR at least two years of course work toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Higher education work experience
• Office management experience
• Experience working with faculty and students
• Experience with the University of Arkansas systems including Workday, Business Objects (Info View), and R25

Responsibilities

• Managing the Department Chair’s and Center Director’s calendar and travel
• Assisting with reports, performance reviews, departmental/center budgets, and correspondence
• Supervising the other office staff to ensure that the SEVI faculty, Ph.D. students, and students majoring in a SEVI degree receive the administrative assistance they need.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED