Administrative Support Supervisor

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Closing Date:

01/15/2026

Type of Position:

Administrative Operations and SupportNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming 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 nations 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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

UAPG Fiscal Support Staff of Job Duties:The Administrative Support Supervisor is the point person for UAPG stakeholders to contact for assistance with a variety of needs from purchasing to conference registration to travel and other needs as directed. Travel planning booking and reconciliation for UAPG students faculty and staff is an essential piece of this positions daily tasking. Pcard/Tcard reconciliations are of the utmost importance at UA and failing to stay current can create hardships for the entire UAPG operations team. These reconciliation responsibilities extend past the UAPG Administrative Team to include MUSiC HiDEC and NCREPT and other stakeholders as directed. FedEx shipping for UAPG stakeholders is also routed through this position.

Assist the Mantooth research group with procurement activities related to their respective projects/awards. This can include working with Travel Procurement Export Control UA Legal and other UA business units as deemed necessary. Many of these tasks are research critical. Following up on these tasks and escalating as necessary is crucial to the continued success of the research team.

Maintaining the Procurement Log within SmartSheets is essential to the success of the UAPG Finance Team. The transparency this provides allows any member of the finance team to step in to help if the workload becomes excessive.

This role includes completing tasks that contribute to the UAPG teams success where needed and/or as assigned and taking action to uphold and enhance a positive and supportive team culture. 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.

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:

• The formal education of a high school diploma

• At least one year of specialized training in business management business education or a related field

• At least one year of experience in administrative support

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the University of Arkansas Workday system

• Experience with data collection and analysis

• Experience relating to financial understanding of research programs

Additional Information:

$39930Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJulie Brogan
Human Resources Partner
University of Arkansas College of Engineering
800 W. Dickson St. BELL 4183 1 University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 72701

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The 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 equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes