Administrative Support Supervisor

Job summary
The Administrative Support Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Department Chair in the SEVI DepartmentPrimary responsibilities include managing the Department Chair's calendar and travel, as well as assisting with reports, budgets, class scheduling, and correspondenceThis position also supervises office staff to ensure administrative assistance for faculty, Ph.D. students, and SEVI degree students
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Manage the Department Chair's calendar and travel arrangements• Assist with reports, departmental budgets, class scheduling, and correspondence• Supervise office staff to ensure administrative assistance for faculty and students• Maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships with others• Attend work regularly and demonstrate reliability• Provide strong oral and written communication skills• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Requirements
• High school diploma required• At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or related field• At least four years of experience in administrative support• At least one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity• Preferred: Associate's degree or two years of coursework towards a bachelor's degree• Preferred: Higher education work experience• Preferred: Office management experience• Preferred: Experience working with faculty and students• Preferred: Experience with University of Arkansas systems (Workday, UAConnect, Business Objects, R25)• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel• Strong oral and written communication skills• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Key Skills Needed
• Strong Word and Excel knowledge• Strong oral and written communications skills• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Benefits
• Vibrant work environment• Workplace culture promoting work-life balance• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance• Tuition waivers for employees and their families• 12 official holidays• Immediate leave accrual• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions from 5 to 10% of employee salary