Office Support Specialist

Summary of Job Duties

The Office Support Specialist for University Recreation + Wellness provides administrative support to ensure efficient operations of the office and membership services. This role also supports departmental staff with a variety of tasks and duties while offering assistance with customer service needs.

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: Formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in administration or related area
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education, experience working with college age students, experience working with membership databases, experience with the University of Arkansas software systems, such as Workday, UAConnect, SharePoint, and Perceptive Content

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
• Knowledge of campus and community resources
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and explain membership records policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and use Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and use basic office equipment: phone, computer, printer, copier, and fax
• Knowledge or ability to learn and use FERPA regulations
• Knowledge or ability to learn and use Perceptive Content, document imaging
• Experience in business writing and editing skills
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
• Ability to compile information into report form

Additional Information

• Salary Information: $39,930 (Commensurate with education and experience)

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

Kelsey Harelson, Assistant Director Member Services and Events

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
• Required checks are identified in the position listing

Department Membership

The Office Support Specialist for University Recreation + Wellness is part of the Department of Recreation + Wellness.

Department's Website

Department of Recreation + Wellness

Salary Information

$39,930 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Benefits Eligibility

Yes