Administrative Assistant - Executive Director I3R

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found. 

Summary of Job Duties:

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE & INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (I³R):

Established through a transformative gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) at University of Arkansas pioneers solutions to wicked problems through convergence research across academic, industry, government, and non-profit sectors to make a positive societal impact by creating and deploying innovations at scale.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with purpose-driven coworkers in one of the fastest-growing and most naturally beautiful regions in the U.S. You will join a growing team of visionary researchers and thought leaders dedicated to working with a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions. I³R is committed to building a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive team and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where all opinions are valued, all voices are heard, and ideas become reality.

The Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will report to the I³R Executive Administrator and provide departmental administrative support to the various teams within the institute to ensure successful and seamless operations. The job duties include, but are not limited to clerical tasks, processing procurement and travel requests, providing operational support, and other duties as assigned.

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:

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Experience in an administrative support capacity or a related field applicable to work performed

Proficient in all Microsoft Suite Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the UA Workday system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

Skills in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolution, and the development of concrete action plans to solve problems.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and prioritize tasks

Ability to multi-task

Ability to demonstrate attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

This position is located off U of A main campus in the Shiloh Building (481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704) until the completion of the I3R main campus building in 2024.

Salary Information:

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:

Julia Menke, jmenke@uark.edu, Sr. HR Partner

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.