Work Study - Dean of Students Front Office Assistant

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Closing Date:

08/31/2025

Type of Position:

Work-Study

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

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:

Dean of Students Office Staff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Front Office Assistant serves as a key representative of the Office of the Dean of Students and contributes to a welcoming, efficient, and service-oriented environment. This position supports the overall functioning of the front office through professional interaction with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, while assisting with general administrative processes.

As the first point of contact for the office, the Front Office Assistant plays an essential role in shaping the student and campus community experience. This position supports student success by ensuring smooth front-office operations, reinforcing access to critical student services, and promoting a culture of care and responsiveness.

This is a high-trust role requiring professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information. The Front Office Assistant is expected to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment in daily interactions, and contribute to a respectful and inclusive office culture.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as communication, professionalism, teamwork, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, and technology.

Looking for someone available to work Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 to 3pm (7 hours total/week). Additional hours are available throughout the week up to 3 to 5 hours hours/week.