Administrative Support Specialist

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to aid university relations with broad administrative, fiscal, and budget tasks. You will support operations and brand management, assist team leaders, and help deliver communications objectives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Operations & Brand Management, the role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in a professional office environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (preferred).
• More than two years of experience providing administrative support (preferred).
• More than two years of experience providing fiscal/budgetary support (preferred).
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management software (preferred).
• Experience working in higher education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, fiscal, and budgetary support to university relations and projects.
• Assist team leaders in operations and brand management, executive/admin/marketing communications.
• Ensure regular, reliable attendance and maintain collegial working relationships.
• Support data collection, reporting, and record-keeping to meet policies and deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Record-keeping

Math & statistics

Computers & software

Attention to detail

Communication

Research & reporting

Filing systems

Office equipment

Independent & team work

Feedback handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business training (1+ year)

Professional office experience (1+ year)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Administrative/budget experience (2+ years)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Closing Date:

10/23/2026

Type of Position:

Administrative Operations and Support

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

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.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, 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.

Department:

Operations and Brand Support

Department's Website:

https://universityrelations.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Administrative Support Specialist helps university relations achieve its desired communications goals and objectives by performing a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and budgetary support tasks as well as assisting team leaders in operations and brand support, executive, administrative, marketing, and integrated communications with varied projects.

This position reports directly to the Senior Director for Operations & Brand Management.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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 specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in a professional office environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• More than two years of experience providing administrative support
• More than two years of experience providing fiscal/budgetary support
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management software
• Experience working in higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of record-keeping procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of mathematics and statistics
• Knowledge of work-related subject area
• Knowledge of computers and software applications
• Possess attention-to-detail skills
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
• Ability to conduct research and compile data into a report form
• Ability to establish and maintain filing systems
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and exercise good judgment in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to deliver and receive critique and feedback positively

Salary Information:

$40,000 - $43,000; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes