Administrative Specialist III

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
 

Closing Date:

Type of Position:

ClericalNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System 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 (AES) 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. 

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Department:

CEA * Staff Chair * Franklin Countyhttps://uaex.uada.edu/counties/franklin/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Administrative Specialist III is responsible for coordinating office activities, researching and preparing special reports, and developing, revising, and recommending administrative policies and procedures as directed by supervisor.

Self-Management
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively
• Deals appropriately with interruptions.
• Uses good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Follows attendance and leave policies.
• Practices emotional control.
• Exhibits professional behavior and appearance.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work without close supervision.

Quality and Quantity of Work
• Produces high-quality and error free work
• Orders and maintains sufficient stock of office supplies for county staff.
• Maintains hard copy and electronic files with ability to efficiently retrieve needed information.
• Weeds files based on file retention policies.
• Maintains civil rights files and documents including meeting attendance logs, County Extension Council membership lists, and committee minutes.
• Processes agricultural samples for mailing.
• Updates calendar with itineraries and scheduled events.
• Submits weekly itineraries to District Office.
• Assists county staff with arrangements for upcoming meetings.
• Maintains accurate mailing lists.
• Enters and Submits agent’s monthly travel claim into Workday program.