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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree.

• Two (2) years of experience in business office practices or program administration.

• Other job-related education or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience as an administrative assistant;

• Prior experience with Workday.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing budget spreadsheets;

• Paying invoices;

• Ordering food and supplies;

• Processing travel reimbursements;

• Hiring (position and requisition creation and onboarding);

• Keeping up with the Center's correspondence;

• Handling administrative tasks for the Center's LSAT pathway program;

• Keeping up communication with the Center's funders and monitoring grant opportunities;

• Working with Bowen's communications director on the Center's graphics, website, and social media;

• Assist with planning and executing the Center's events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and university rules, regulations, and procedures;

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

• Proficiency in using Google Docs and Google Mail (Gmail);

• Knowledge of office-management practices;

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as part of a team;

• Ability and willingness to take initiative in learning and implementing knowledge of office procedures;

• Ability to demonstrate patience and accuracy in resolving student, faculty, and staff concerns;

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.