Administrative & Program Specialist
University of Arkansas
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Administrative Operations and Support
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Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Executive Education
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Summary of Job Duties:
This position is located within the Walton College Executive Education, Strategic Engagement, and Thought Leadership Initiatives team. The Administrative and Program Specialist coordinates and executes administrative support for executive education, strategic engagement, and thought leadership teams. Tasks include, but are not limited to: program management, event coordination, budget management, office management, student team management, external stakeholder communications, and contributing to workflow and prioritization. The team is highly dynamic. The scope and nature of work changes frequently. 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience in administrative support/management, stakeholder/customer relationship management, project/program support, or a similar field
Experience working in higher education, government, other public entity, or large complex organization
Experience in business development, customer relationship management, or similar functions
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Two or more years of administrative support/management, stakeholder/customer relationship management, project/program support, or a similar field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Highly developed intuition, adaptability, and interpersonal skills
Excellent customer relationship management skills
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
Must be highly skilled and proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to be resourceful and will attempt to solve problems with minimal direct supervision
Must be willing and able to contribute to team efforts that fall outside of normal duties
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
