Office Operations & Administrative Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Public sector benefits

Job summary

The Administrative Specialist role within the Department of Human Services for the State of Arkansas provides essential office support to ensure efficient operations and service to the public. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities include answering phones, managing schedules, coding and maintaining records, drafting communications, and assisting with customer service while adhering to state policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of standard or regular support duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to emails; manage office supplies.
• Maintain filing systems and update records; ensure accessibility.
• Draft and proofread internal/external communications; take minutes.
• Coordinate meetings and manage calendars; prepare agendas.

Skills

Keyboarding

Phone system

Clear enunciation

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Administrative Specialist role within the Department of Human Services for the State of Arkansas provides essential office support to ensure efficient operations and service to the public. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities include answering phones, managing schedules, coding and maintaining records, drafting communications, and assisting with customer service while adhering to state policies