Extra Help/Conference Services Assistant (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date

01/31/2025

Type of Position

Clerical

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department

Conference Services

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Extra Help/ Conference Services Assistant in the operations role will work with a variety of staff and students in the UALR Conference Services. The position is vital to the success of everyday operations at the Donaghey Student Center. The assistant will gain a large amount of knowledge in understanding the daily operations, programming, and event planning of a large university student center. It offers the opportunity to grow as a student and professional. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Arrange tables/chairs for meetings and events as requested by facility guests;
• Assist facility guests in the use of IT equipment;
• Facility cleaning, organizing, and storing conference equipment;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Be a responsible and dependable person;
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Be self-motivated, and customer-service oriented;
• Be able to work independently and as a part of a productive team;
• Be flexible and willing to pitch in when and where they are needed;
• Be resourceful in finding appropriate information to answer customer and employee questions;
• Have the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Communicate and work well with staff and customers;
• Be able to work within a variety of departments and settings.
  
  

Additional Information

Salary Information

$11.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply

Availability to Work and/or Class Schedule, Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Yuliana Barajas

Conference Services Coordinator

conferenceservices@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity

Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Benefits Eligible

No