Executive Assistant to the Chair

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER; Conway, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Arkansas seeks an Assistant to the Chair to coordinate office activities, research and prepare reports, and assist in developing administrative policies as directed by the supervisor.

Responsibilities include managing course scheduling, enrollment reporting in Banner and Argos; overseeing hiring and records via PeopleAdmin; handling facilities, budgets, travel, events, and digital presence, while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of specialized training in business management or related field; plus three years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to manage course scheduling, enrollment reporting, and financial processes.
• Experience with university HR processes, budgeting, and travel logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office activities and prepare special reports.
• Assist with policy development and procedural recommendations.
• Manage scheduling, enrollment reporting, and budgets for the department.
• Oversee facilities, personnel operations, and purchasing.
• Support events, digital presence, and clinic workflows as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Office equipment operation

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Specialized training in business/related field

3+ years related experience

Tools

Banner system

Argos

PeopleAdmin

Workday or similar would be ok

Job description

The University of Central Arkansas seeks an Assistant to the Chair to coordinate office activities, research and prepare reports, and assist in developing administrative policies as directed by the supervisor.

Responsibilities include managing course scheduling, enrollment reporting in Banner and Argos; overseeing hiring and records via PeopleAdmin; handling facilities, budgets, travel, events, and digital presence, while ensuring compliance with university policies.