Administrative Support Supervisor - Registrar's Office

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Closing Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Type of Position :

Registration and Records

Workstudy Position : Job Type :

Regular

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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 :

Student Records / Transfer Coordination Support

Department's Website :

Registrar.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties :

The Administrative Support Supervisor - Registrar's Office is responsible for supervising the activities of support level personnel within an assigned department or program. Assisting with the daily processing of transfer credit. Evaluation of external transfer transcripts that are presented for academic credit to ensure authenticity, accreditation, and course equivalency for individual courses. Work with college representatives to evaluate course descriptions and syllabus, presentation from external institutions. Explain university transfer credit policy and procedures to students, staff, and faculty and maintain accurate documentation to distribute as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field

At least three years of experience in administrative support, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity

Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Associate's degree from an accredited institution (or the formal equivalent) and a minimum of three years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of staff development and supervision principles

Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

Knowledge of computers and software applications

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews

Ability to resolve operational problems

Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports to the supervisor

Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills

This position also requires effective interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to work meticulously with information

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

42,857

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Mitzi Williams, ; Kathleen Davidson,

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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 :

N / A

Frequent Physical Activity :

N / A

Occasional Physical Activity :

N / A

Benefits Eligible :

Salary : $42,857