Music & Theatre Office & Events Coordinator

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waiver for employee and family

12 official holidays

Retirement program with university (%)

Job summary

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Support Specialist to manage the daily operation of the Music and Theatre office. You will handle calendar management, event coordination, and student worker supervision to keep programs running smoothly.

You will also support faculty and staff with travel, purchasing, and general clerical tasks, while maintaining departmental records and budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; plus one year of specialized training and/or experience in a related clerical field.
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in office administration or business administration.
• Experience with calendar management, travel arrangements, and budgeting is desirable.
• Strong computer and organizational skills required; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the Music and Theatre office and provide clerical support.
• Coordinate events, maintain calendar, and assist in student recruiting and budget reporting.
• Support faculty with travel, purchases, and office supplies; manage department records.
• Attend department meetings, take minutes, and supervise student workers.

Skills

Data entry

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Phone etiquette

Discretion

Teamwork

Communication

Multitask

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Workday

Travel software

Job description

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Support Specialist to manage the daily operation of the Music and Theatre office. You will handle calendar management, event coordination, and student worker supervision to keep programs running smoothly.

You will also support faculty and staff with travel, purchasing, and general clerical tasks, while maintaining departmental records and budgets.