Front Desk Assistant

About the role

The Front Desk Assistant provides essential clerical support at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This temporary, fixed‑term position assists with daily front‑office operations and ensures a welcoming environment for visitors and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Perform basic clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and handling mail.
• Maintain an organized front‑desk area and manage incoming inquiries.

Required profile

• Open to current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants.
• Ability to work on a temporary, fixed‑term schedule.

Required skills

What we offer

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.