Administrative Specialist for Engineering & Operat

Administrative Specialist for Engineering & Operat at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Job Description

Department's Website:

operations-management.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Administrative Specialist position is within the Department of Industrial Engineering and will work primarily with the graduate programs for Master of Science in Operations Management and Master of Science in Engineering Management. The Administrative Specialist will manage the central office, serving as the first point of contact for visitors, while providing administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include providing professional office reception, managing office equipment and supplies, assisting with travel, entering appropriate transactions in Workday, maintaining physical spaces, and other duties as assigned. This role contributes to the growth and development of the MSOM and MSEM programs by assisting program leadership, faculty, and staff with special projects and the preparation of various documents, such as academic standing notifications, administrative reports, recruiting events, and other responsibilities as directed. 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. Remote work is not available for this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education At least one year in an office setting Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in international education and intercultural/international experience Bachelor's degree in business management, education, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least one year of experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally and clearly with technical and non-technical personnel? Ability to think independently and abstractly about concrete problems and provide robust, practical solutions Skill to manage, document and deliver projects as scoped

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

$33,000 - $40,000 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, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Amanda Ogden, amandao@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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