Receptionist and Fiscal Services Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d • $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Receptionist/Fiscal Services Assistant serves as the primary front desk representative and the first point of contact for students and visitors. This role provides assistance with building access, directions to classrooms, and other essential information to ensure a welcoming and supportive experience for our students and guests. The Receptionist also answers phone calls, directs inquiries, and takes messages. Besides reception duties, the position contributes to the Institute by supporting departments with the implementation of programs, projects, educational initiatives, training, archiving class documents, and administrative tasks. By offering reliable office and building support, the Receptionist helps maintain smooth daily operations and fosters a professional, 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. Remote work is not available for this position; employees are expected to work from the designated office location at the Criminal Justice Institute in Little Rock.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Possess a minimum of three years of experience in administrative support.
• Demonstrate experience working in a team.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintain an organized and clean shared workspace.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary front desk representative and the first point of contact for students and visitors.
• Provides assistance with building access, directions to classrooms, and other essential information.
• Answers phone calls, directs inquiries, and takes messages.
• Supports departments with the implementation of programs, projects, educational initiatives, training, and administrative tasks.
• Archiving class documents
• Maintains smooth daily operations and fosters a professional, student-focused environment.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees