Senior Administrative Specialist - Student Engagement

University of Arkansas - Monticello; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking an administrative professional to support the Division of Student Engagement and the Dean of Students. You will handle calendars, communications, and daily office tasks for multiple departments and student staff, ensuring confidentiality and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes organization, timely responses to inquiries, event coordination, and collaboration across housing, student programs, and counseling services in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a formal education equivalent of a high school diploma for each position.
• Previous office management and/or administrative assistant experience.
• Experience working with a diverse student population in a educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Division of Student Engagement for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement and Dean of Students.
• Support AVC/DOS and all departments under their purview—Housing and Residence Life, Student Programs and Activities, Student Conduct and Title IX, Intramurals and Recreation, Counseling Services and Wellness Center.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism; manage AVC/DOS calendar and departmental calendar.
• Perform data entry and drafting/editing of internal and external correspondence, reports and materials.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, respond to inquiries, and refer issues according to university policies.
• Instruct and oversee student staff; oversee department purchasing, inventory and requisitioning.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events and provide courteous, informed service.
• Comply with policies including FERPA and confidentiality; work under general supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office management

Administrative experience

Diverse student population

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking an administrative professional to support the Division of Student Engagement and the Dean of Students. You will handle calendars, communications, and daily office tasks for multiple departments and student staff, ensuring confidentiality and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes organization, timely responses to inquiries, event coordination, and collaboration across housing, student programs, and counseling services in a university setting.