Administrative Support Assistant III

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07/17/2026Administrative Operations and SupportNoRegularDay Shift (United States of America)NoUniversity of Arkansas Fayetteville

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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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Department of Sociology and Criminology StaffThe Administrative Specialist III is responsible for working with the Administrative Support Supervisor on coordinating office activities for the Department of Sociology and Criminology. The Administrative Specialist III assists with entering course schedules and maintains current information on faculty teaching schedules classroom locations and hours to assist callers and visitors. Upon request this position collects and shares information for the Chair vice-chair and program directors of the Department. This position assists the supervisor by maintaining the appointment/conference room calendar

The Administrative Specialist III works with the Administrative Support Supervisor to enter purchasing information to organize and communicate about departmental functions and events (e.g. venue reservations hotel flight restaurant reservations) and to assist with making catering arrangements.

The Administrative Specialist III coordinates and maintains the departmental webpage and assists the chair in the preparation of the departmental display and newsletter. This position provides information assistance and clarifications to interested parties concerning programs and procedures. This position researches and analyzes data pertinent to finances work programs and/or agency/institution goals and objectives and prepares reports explaining findings and recommendations. The Administrative Specialist will perform other duties as assigned by the Chair and Administrative Support Supervisor.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

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

• At least two years of experience in a specialized or a related field applicable to work performed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a university or similar organizational setting requiring knowledge of research and analysis techniques

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of mathematics and statistics and their application to financial reports

• Experience with using computers and software including Workday Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate Excel skills OneDrive Microsoft Forms

• Experience with web design and website management graphic design video and photo production

• Experience with social media and filing systems in virtual environments

Additional Information:

$39930Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusDr. Jeff Gruenewald Professor & Chair Department of Sociology & Criminology

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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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 preference 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.

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