Administrative Specialist — Expert Office Operations & Support

State of Arkansas; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The Administrative Specialist position at State of Arkansas provides essential office support within a department, handling scheduling, documentation, and customer service to ensure smooth operations. It requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to use Microsoft Office effectively in a busy environment.

Leading duties include phone handling, email responses, calendar management, meeting facilitation, and accurate data entry across electronic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to emails in a professional manner.
• Manage office supplies and filing systems, both physical and electronic.
• Draft and proofread internal and external communications.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments for staff and leadership.
• Input and maintain data in electronic systems and databases.

Skills

Draft correspondence

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Administrative Specialist position at State of Arkansas provides essential office support within a department, handling scheduling, documentation, and customer service to ensure smooth operations. It requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to use Microsoft Office effectively in a busy environment.

Leading duties include phone handling, email responses, calendar management, meeting facilitation, and accurate data entry across electronic systems.