AAST Program Assistant

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:07/06/2026Type of Position:Administrative Operations and SupportWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:African & African American StudiesDepartment's Website:https://aast.uark.edu/Summary of Job Duties:In conjunction with Program Directors, the African & African American Studies (AAST) Program Assistant is responsible for the management, coordination, and administration of communication, courses, travel, purchasing, hiring, payroll, leave reporting, special events, including evenings and weekends, budgets, conferences, etc. for specific AAST. This position coordinates program funding and account reconciliation; coordinates graduate assistant and faculty teaching contracts for fall, spring, summer, and intersession courses; and course schedules for face-to-face and Global Campus AAST stand-alone and cross-listed courses and textbook orders. This position also processes applications for the AAST graduate certificate program, scholarships, and study abroad and coordinates program marketing. The Program Assistant will also be responsible for website and electronic monitoring of content creation, updates, and maintenance and for maintaining events on the AAST social media sites. This position will also supervise general office management, secretarial, and reception responsibilities.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is exercising initiative in building the program's operations and meeting outlined goals. It is also important to be able to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma conferred by the time of appointmentAt least two years of administrative-related experiencePreferred Qualifications:At least six months of experience in WorkdayAt least two years of experience working in higher educationAt least two years of experience with diverse environment, area studies, or programs with receptionist or administrative dutiesExperience in web content creation and updates and in creating visuals and graphicsAdditional Information:Salary Information:$51,021.00Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Valandra, Interim Program Director-AAST, Valandra@uark.eduAll 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.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe 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/o