Administrative Specialist I-Educational Resource Center

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Closing Date:

05/16/2024

Type of Position:
Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:
Educational Resource Center

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Educational Resources, this position is responsible for handling the reception and phone area, day-to-day Educational Resource Center operations, the library and textbook rental circulation system and general office or clerical duties that are moderately complex including greeting patrons and maintaining traffic, tutoring, enrollment, and library reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide user support for databases across multiple campuses and manage textbook inventory.
• Catalog and classify library resources, generate statistical reports, and liaise with other campus ERCs.
• Assist the director, maintain phone messages, and provide tutoring support as needed
• Promote ERC resources through presentations and oversee archives and newspaper and periodical orders
• Schedule tutoring appointments, maintain records, and assist with enrollment reports
• Perform general office duties and maintain purchase orders and files
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and excellent technical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and prioritize tasks
• Outgoing, friendly, self-motivated, professional, and adaptable with excellent time management skills
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and travel between campuses

Additional Information:

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated resume, and college transcripts.  Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position.

Salary Information:

$24,413 annual salary; plus an excellent benefits package

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or [email protected]

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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

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

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes