Administrative Specialist — Public Services & Scheduling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

Department of Human Services is seeking an Administrative Specialist – Career Path to support department operations, assist staff, and ensure efficient office workflows. The role includes handling communications, scheduling, records management, and customer service in a state government setting.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, privacy compliance, and proficient use of MS Office applications. On-site work and a pathway for advancement are highlighted.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Promotion to the next classification level is at the department's discretion and based on performance, workload and needs.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, respond to emails, manage office supplies.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems for easy access.
• Draft and proofread internal and external communications.
• Coordinate meetings and calendars for staff and leadership.
• Input and maintain data in databases and spreadsheets; track follow-up actions.

Skills

Drafting correspondence

Public interaction

Record keeping

Problem solving

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department of Human Services is seeking an Administrative Specialist – Career Path to support department operations, assist staff, and ensure efficient office workflows. The role includes handling communications, scheduling, records management, and customer service in a state government setting.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, privacy compliance, and proficient use of MS Office applications. On-site work and a pathway for advancement are highlighted.