Administrative Specialist: Office & Scheduling Support

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The Department of Human Services in Fort Smith, AR seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide broad administrative support. Responsibilities include answering phones, handling correspondence, coordinating schedules, and maintaining records, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. State government benefits and maternity leave are included.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clear enunciation.
• Proficiency in keyboarding and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, respond to emails, and manage office supplies.
• Maintain filing systems, both physical and electronic.
• Draft and proofread internal and external communications.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and calendars for staff.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and meeting follow-up actions.
• Input data and maintain records in databases and spreadsheets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Department of Human Services in Fort Smith, AR seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide broad administrative support. Responsibilities include answering phones, handling correspondence, coordinating schedules, and maintaining records, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. State government benefits and maternity leave are included.