Arkansas Union Administrative Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arkansas Union Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and customer service support to ensure the smooth daily operations of the Arkansas Union. This position serves as a primary point of contact for students, staff, faculty, campus partners, and visitors while supporting departmental processes including communications, fiscal tasks, office management, and event logistics. This role is pivotal to enhancing workplace culture through strategic efforts and initiatives to better support the Universities' goal of being an employer of choice. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, student-focused environment. 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in administrative support, customer service, office operations, or related fields
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email platforms, and general office management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, hospitality or related field
• Experience in a higher education or student union environment
• Familiarity with university systems (e.g., Workday, Mazevo, departmental budget tools)
• Experience supporting events, meetings, or office operations

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive administrative and customer service support to ensure the smooth daily operations of the Arkansas Union.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for students, staff, faculty, campus partners, and visitors.
• Supports departmental processes including communications, fiscal tasks, office management, and event logistics.
• Enhances workplace culture through strategic efforts and initiatives to better support the Universities' goal of being an employer of choice.
• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED