Administrative Specialist: Scheduling & Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, Department of Human Services, seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide essential office support across departments. This role emphasizes accurate record keeping, schedule coordination, customer service, and clear communication with staff and the public.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and strong computer skills, with experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expect routine data entry, filing, correspondence, and calendar management in a fast-paced state

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed per agency rules.
• Ability to operate standard office software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, respond to emails, and manage inquiries professionally.
• Maintain filing systems, both physical and electronic.
• Draft, proofread, and distribute internal communications and reports.
• Coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and take minutes.
• Input and maintain data in databases and spreadsheets with accuracy.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The State of Arkansas, Department of Human Services, seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide essential office support across departments. This role emphasizes accurate record keeping, schedule coordination, customer service, and clear communication with staff and the public.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and strong computer skills, with experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expect routine data entry, filing, correspondence, and calendar management in a fast-paced state