Administrative Specialist I-ERC

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Closing Date:

08/05/2025

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:

Educational Resource Center

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position works under the supervision of the Director of Educational Resources and serves as the first point of contact for ERC users and plays a critical role in maintaining day-to-day Educational Resource Center operations and providing exemplary customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide exceptional customer service at the reception desk and via phone
• Assist the Director of Educational Resources with day-to-day ERC operations
• Assist with tutoring as needed
• Provide database-user support in a multi-campus environment
• Catalog and classify library resources accurately
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems
• Prepare library circulation, enrollment and inventory reports as directed
• Maintain ongoing communication with ERC staff at other campus locations
• Promote resources to users, including promoting ERC through presentations
• Oversee newspaper and periodical orders and deliveries
• Support the organization and preservation of college historical archives
• Assist co-workers in maintaining a professional, clean, and welcoming environment
• Complete other rela