Administrative Support Assistant III

About the role

The Administrative Support Assistant III provides essential administrative services to the Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation (HHPR) leadership and faculty at the University of Arkansas. The role includes calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, supply oversight, purchasing, and event setup.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedule meetings for department heads and directors.
• Coordinate travel logistics and process related purchases.
• Maintain supply inventories and oversee purchasing activities.
• Set up recurring monthly events and special departmental functions.
• Administer external affiliated agreements for clinical, internship, and practicum opportunities.
• Act as liaison between research centers and other campus units.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma (minimum) with at least three years of relevant administrative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and experience working in an academic department.
• Strong record‑keeping, basic arithmetic, grammar, and computer literacy.
• Ability to conduct research, compile reports, and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and reliable attendance.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computer software applications.
• Operation of standard office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners).

What we offer

• Health, dental, life and disability insurance with university contributions.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 paid holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement plans with university matching contributions of 5‑10%.