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Administrative Specialist III - Early College Programs
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What they do
A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$58,188 / year median in Arkansas
-3% projected decline
Job Description
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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith University of Arkansas- Fort Smith The University of Arkansas
- Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that's redefining higher education.
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Western AR Area Technical Center Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
Manage the day-to-day operation of the WATC office by providing technical support, general administrative support, and clerical support functions for the Western Arkansas Technical Center and Early College Programs Works in tandem with the other WATC staff to accomplish departmental goals and to provide support for the director, program coordinator, and program faculty as well as staff at the Peak Innovation Center. This position reports to the Executive Director of Early College Programs. Background and child maltreatment central registry checks are required. This position is a twelve month assignment.Qualifications:
Education & Work Experience :
This position requires a high school diploma or its equivalent plus three or more years of general administrative experience. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements. An associate degree is preferred.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs all phases of reception and clerical duties for the department and for the executive director, including answering phones, greet, direct and provide general information for employees and visitors, typing of documents, student files. This includes assistance in answering phones and greeting visitors at the Peak Innovation Center. Coordinate all purchases and tracking for required instructional and administrative supplies as well as purchases for student licensures. Responsible for a variety of assigned reports, projects, and documentation included in the taking and recording of student attendance and maintains staff calendars. This includes managing daily records of student arrival/departure. Performs data entry and updates concurrent student records in appropriate databases. Responsible for entering mileage and travel needs for faculty, staff and students. Organize details for staff meetings, programs, and other events by arranging times and facilities.Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.Employees Supervised:
None.Education & Work Experience :
This position requires a high school diploma or its equivalent plus three or more years of general administrative experience. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements. An associate degree is preferred.Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position: Knowledge of the basic policies of the university and student conduct. Problem solving- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; and to gather and analyze information skillfully. Interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidential information with absolute discretion in all matters including staff, student grades, attendance, and discipline. Ability to remain open to other's ideas and try new things. Communication Skills
- Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; professional group presentation skills; read and interpret written information. Ability to edit work for accuracy and thoroughness and to monitor own work to ensure quality. Requires STRONG attention to detail. Planning/Organizing
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and develop realistic action plans. Adaptability
- Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events. Dependability
- Ability to arrive at work on time, consistently; follow instructions; respond to administrative direction; and solicit feedback to improve performance.