Administrative Support Supervisor
University of Arkansas SystemAbout the role
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Clerical
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas 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.
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Department:
Information Systems Support
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Administrative Support Supervisor is the assistant to the Department Chair in the Information Systems Department. This position is responsible for managing the Department Chair's calendar and travel, as well as assisting with reports, departmental budgets, class scheduling, correspondence, onboarding and job search processes. Additionally, this position supervises the other office staff to ensure that the Information Systems faculty, Ph.D. students, and students majoring in Information Systems receive the administrative assistance they need.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal education of a high school diploma
At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
At least three years of experience in administrative support
At least one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education experience
Office management experience
Experience working with faculty and students
Experience with the Microsoft Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Online Apps
Adobe DC and Adobe Sign experience
Experience with the University of Arkansas systems Workday, UAConnect and 25Live
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