Administrative Support Assistant III

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Closing Date:

09/18/2025

Type of Position:

Administrative Operations and Support

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded 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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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:

Mechanical Engineering Administration

Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Administrative Support Assistant III in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas is a multifaceted role providing high-level support to the department's operations, faculty, and students.

Responsibilities include:
• Office Coordination: Managing daily office activities, such as coordinating travel for faculty and staff, handling supplies, and ensuring smooth front office operations.
• Social Media Management: Creating and overseeing the departmental social media presence, requiring skills in content creation, community engagement, and analytics.
• Hiring and Supervision: Recruiting and managing hourly employees, including scheduling and overseeing their clerical duties.
• Event Coordination: Planning and assisting with departmental events, requiring skills in budgeting, vendor management, and problem-solving.
• Student Support: Serving as the student enrollment and records specialist, assisting the Academic Advisor & Success Coach, and Associate Department Head of Graduate Programs with student-related processes and maintaining accurate student records.

This role requires strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in MS Office products and Workday, as well as the ability and flexibility to adapt to c