Administrative Specialist III

Job Type: time type Full time

Job Number: job requisition id R0088832

Location:
Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
08/05/2026

Type of Position:
Administrative Operations and
Support

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work
Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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 nation’s 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 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.

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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please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to
submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a
job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:
Department of Curriculum &
Instruction

Department’s Website:

https://cied.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The Administrative Specialist III will
perform general office work, provide support to faculty, staff, and students; and communicate with on-campus and external units. This role
will support programs within the department working with program coordinators, and assisting current and potential students with program
admissions, enrollment, inquiries, and communication. The Administrative Specialist III will work with the Administrative Supervisor and
program coordinators to schedule courses for assigned programs.

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 equivalent of a
  high school diploma
• At least one year of experience in a specialized or related area applicable to work
  performed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At
  least one year of work experience in an office setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Experience with
  University of Arkansas systems (e.g., Workday, Blackboard)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of
  University policy and procedures
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Ability to problem solve in a team
  setting

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$40,000

Required Documents to
Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof
of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Glennia Hunt
Human Resources
ghunt@uark.edu

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing
date.

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 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 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.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding,
Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical
Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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