Posting Number CA95P

Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/31075

Working Title Administrative Specialist III

Position Number 15303

Department Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences

About the University

About the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
The Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas County. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

About the College/Department

Department Home Page www.cses.uark.edu

Job Type Staff

Summary of Job Duties

The Administrative Specialist III is the assistant to the Departmental Administrative Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating office activities, working with faculty and students on academic matters, researching and preparing special reports, and assisting the Departmental Admin. Manager with administrative policies and procedures. This position will maintain departmental website, work on the annual news letter and work on departmental events.

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field; plus three years of experience in specialized or a related field applicable to work performed.

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)? No

If yes, please specify

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with faculty and students.
Experience with the University of Arkansas systems including BASIS, UAConnect, R25, and Razorbuy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiently skilled in Microsoft Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical activities associated with this position

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Division's Office of Affirmative Action at bbatiste@uark.edu.

Physical Conditions None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Work Schedule M-F 8:00-5:00

Overtime Eligible Yes

Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions. No

Work Location/Building PTSC 115 - On-Campus

Benefits Eligible Yes

Appointment Percent 100

Salary 25,268

Pay Grade Level C112

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check? No

Does this position require a background check? No

Does this position require a substance abuse test? No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements



Posting Detail Information

Future Open Date

Close Date 12/12/2018

Open Until Filled No

Anticipated Start Date 01/07/2019

Anticipated End Date (for temporary appointments)

Recruitment Contact Information

Daniela Kidd - drkidd@uark.edu

Special Instructions Summary

Hiring Location 222 Administration Building Fayetteville, AR 72701.

EEO Statement

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internal Posting No

City, St. Fayetteville, AR




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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of three Professional References (name, title, email address and contact number)

Optional Documents

PI105879948