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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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Required Education and/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field, plus three years of experience in a specialized or a related field applicable to work performed.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Preferred Education and/or Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree;

• Multiple student management systems and database support;

• Knowledge of database programs; experience working in higher education;

• Strong word processing, editing skills, and communication skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Event Planning:

• Provide logistical support for event planning, implementation, and assessment;

• Complete event and special project tasks list in a timely and precise manner;

Care Team Support:

• Provide support and referrals to the Care Team and Care Team Request Form;

• Coordinate CARES Laptop program;

• Coordinate graduation regalia hardship program;

Customer Service:

• Provide assistance and clarification to potential students, current students, graduates, and/or program affiliates;

• Answer incoming calls/emails and forward them to the appropriate staff member if necessary and/or document all messages;

• Assist students in scheduling success coaching appointments

• Assist with overall customer service departmental goals by supporting other employees and/or student workers when needed.

Office Management:

• Assist with data entry, imaging, and electronic filing utilizing proprietary databases;

• Collate applicant, student, and graduate data and prepare required internal and external reports as assigned;

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 3rd-floor Welcome Desk student work-study employees;

• Process incoming and outgoing mail;

• Pick up/deliver documents to UA Little Rock personnel on campus as needed;

• Maintain Student Success website;

• Maintain Student Success social media content.

Budget & Purchasing Support:

• Maintain office budget and office P-card;

• Utilize Workday Finance to manage finances

• Support and coordinate office travel needs;

• Purchase and maintain office and programming supplies;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with office administration and reception;

• Knowledge of campus support services available to students;

• Knowledge and experience with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing;

• Knowledge of Workday hiring, budget reports, requisitions/purchase orders;

• Knowledge of WordPress, Google Services, Qualtrics, and Banner

• Supervisory skills;

• Create and review financial records and prepare reports;

• Strong Communication skills - both orally and in writing;

• Proofreading and editing skills;

• Website management skills;

• Independent worker and a team player;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks;

• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures;

• Ability to use customer service initiatives to support students and the campus community;

• Ability to collate student data and maintain accurate progression reports;

• Ability to support diverse student populations.

Additional Information:

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.