Location: Little Rock,AR, USA
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Clerical
Workstudy Position:
Yes
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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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Department:
Student Retention Initiatives - Work Study
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
This Work-Study position will support the Academic Affairs Retention Office with administrative work, projects, and phone support to provide services to the UA Little Rock community. The office is open from 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday, and the position is located at the 3rd floor SSC Welcome Desk. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
* High School Diploma or higher;
* Must have accepted a work-study award for 2024-2025.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
* Previous office work preferred but not required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Answering phone line;
* Making copies and sending faxes;
* Assisting students as they come into the office;
* Research topics and provide short reports of findings;
* Provide valuable input on life as a student;
* Secret shop various processes on campus;
* Data entry in Excel;
* Deliver documents to other offices on campus;
* Organize projects;
* Any other ad hoc duties that may arise as instructed by the manager or supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Work hours between 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday (depending on class schedule);
* Strong interpersonal skills: Friendly, helpful, polite;
* Strong learning skills: Quick learner with initiative;
* Good communication skills, both written and oral;
* Punctuality;
* Familiar with Windows 11. (Have some knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher);
* Willing to share personal student experience;
* Passionate about being a Trojan student;
* Willing to have fun and help build a positive learning environment.
Job Location: SSC 3rd floor lobby front desk (Supervisor office SSC 321 A)
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$11.00/hr
Required Documents to Apply:
Availability to Work and/or Class Schedule, Proof of Work-Study Award, Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach your resume, proof of workstudy award, and class schedule when applying for the position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Heather Reed, Director, ...@ualr.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
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.
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 application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
No