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Associate for Administration


Job Location:

Fayetteville, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


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Closing Date:

09/01/2026

Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Fiscal Affairs


Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus with faculty based on University campuses at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:
Admin Assist Director 01


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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA) is seeking an organized experienced Associate for Administration to support the Associate Directors of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) the research arm of the Division of Agriculture. The position provides administrative and operational assistance to the Associate Directors and to AAES-affiliated units programs facilities centers research stations Research and Extension Centers directors coordinators and personnel whose work intersects with AAES.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented collaborative personable service-oriented and able to work independently manage deadlines solve problems communicate clearly build positive working relationships and learn new software and administrative systems.

Key duties include scheduling meetings planning travel submitting expense reports coordinating commodity board proposals and reports supporting building access processes organizing grant-writing workshops maintaining records and communications assisting with department or program review coordination as needed and addressing routine and impromptu administrative needs while maintaining confidentiality and supporting compliance with applicable Division and University policies.

The position collaborates with the Executive Assistant to the Director of AAES the Associate Director of Agriculture for the Cooperative Extension Service in Little Rock research station and Research and Extension Center directors and administrative assistants department assistants and administrative managers faculty staff students board representatives and other internal and external partners.

This position is an on-site position based in Fayetteville Arkansas and is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Administrative support experience in an office academic government nonprofit or business setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with internal UADA and UA software systems: Workday InfoReady OneDrive SharePoint Streamlyne.
  • Minimum of four years of relevant administrative support experience preferably supporting senior administrators directors faculty or office operations.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

  • Strong organizational time management and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to prioritize requests manage deadlines and follow through.
  • Sound judgment discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel financial proposal and administrative information.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including proofreading professional correspondence and communication with diverse audiences.
  • Collaborative personable and service-oriented approach to internal and external relationships.
  • Strong problem-solving skills adaptability initiative and ability to improve administrative processes.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software shared digital platforms administrative systems and approved emerging tools.
  • Ability to organize maintain and archive electronic records forms reports communications and process documentation.
  • Ability to work independently on routine administrative details and complex process coordination.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Nathan Slaton Associate Vice President


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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

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.


Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Reaching Repetitive Motion Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Required Experience:

IC


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