Part-Time Administrative Specialist - Distance Education

Arkansas State University; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Specialist for Distance Education to serve as the first point of contact and provide information, resources, and administrative support to faculty and students.

You will troubleshoot LMS issues, assist with Canvas course builds and proctoring, manage scheduling and reporting, unlock doors, and coordinate with campus partners to keep the Distance Education program running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school plus specialized training equal to two years of college.
• At least two years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors, faculty, and students.
• Unlock and lock doors in the University Center.
• Assist faculty and students with issues by directing them to the appropriate personnel and resources, and provide Canvas course builds and closed-captioning support.
• Assist with proctoring system setup and proctoring as applicable.
• Complete inventory.
• Pull reporting and update Canvas courses; assist in course review coordination and training coordination.
• Submit Physical Plant tickets as building contact for issues needing repairs within the University Center.
• Start and end web-conferencing classes as needed in the University Center.

Skills

Basic accounting

Computer skills

Education

High school plus two years college equivalent

Job description

Part‑Time Administrative Specialist - Distance Education

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, please provide proof of status.

Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not require future visa sponsorship (e.g., H1‑B, F‑1 CPT/OPT, TN).

General Description

This position serves as the first point of contact for Distance Education and Advanced Studies program and is responsible for providing information and resources to faculty and students regarding LMS troubleshooting, program assistance, and administrative support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors, faculty, and students.
• Unlock and lock doors in the University Center.
• Assist faculty and students with issues by directing them to the appropriate personnel and resources, and provide Canvas course builds and closed‑captioning support.
• Assist with proctoring system setup and proctoring as applicable.
• Complete inventory.
• Pull reporting and update Canvas courses; assist in course review coordination and training coordination.
• Submit Physical Plant tickets as building contact for issues needing repairs within the University Center.
• Start and end web‑conferencing classes as needed in the University Center.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of a specialized field such as basic accounting or computer skills, equivalent to four years of high school plus specialized training equal to two years of college.
• At least two years of related experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Salary

Minimum $11.00 per hour.

Background Check

This position requires a pre‑employment criminal background check. In certain cases, additional financial, credit, or background checks may be required.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other (optional)