Programming and Administrative Assistant

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a social science, humanities, or arts discipline.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with designing, developing, and implementing original programming, including lectures, exhibits, and educational programs for K 12, college students, and the public;

• Provide support for events and activities in UA Little Rock Downtown;

• Assist with public outreach and communication activities, including the regular maintenance of social media accounts, and mailing lists, and the development and distribution of promotional materials;

• Assist with the development and support of partnerships of relationships with the university community;

• Assist with the development and support of relationships and partnership with off-campus partners and the public;

• Provide administrative assistance with general office needs to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of UA Little Rock Downtown;

• Initiate documents related to expenditures and assist the Director in monitoring the management of financial affairs for UA Little Rock Downtown to include tasks related to procurement, grants, travel, employment, and event organization;

• Assist with the preparation of internal reports and grant applications;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent project management and organizational skills;

• Strong computer and technical skills. Experience with WorkDay required;

• Demonstrated experience in finance;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;

• Knowledge of general library and/or archival collections, services, and systems desirable;

• Commitment and ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a collegial environment.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.