Southern Arkansas University Tech
Administrative Specialist III - Instruction
Southern Arkansas University Tech, Camden, Arkansas, United States, 71701
The Administrative Specialist III works under general supervision and is responsible for typing and providing administrative and clerical support to faculty and professional staff. The duties for this position may vary from day to day depending on the needs of the Dean of Instruction and the Faculty. This position is governed by agency/institution policy.
All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
SAU Tech and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)
Acts as office receptionist in the Tech Engineering Building. Greets and directs visitors. Screens calls for the Academic Department, responds to routine questions regarding policies and procedures, provides instructions on completion of forms, and makes referrals to other sources of information as needed.
Assists with maintaining the department budget.
Assist instructors as needed with instructional materials including copying and collating materials.
Maintains sufficient supplies for faculty and work unit by conducting physical inventory, ordering, receiving, and restocking office and lab supplies.
Monitors academic calendars and keeps abreast of deadlines.
Answers the phone, takes messages, and delivers messages with accuracy. Is cordial to callers requiring information as well as to visitors and assists them as needed.
Notifying classes of the absence of the instructor as the need arises.
Picks up, sorts, and distributes mail for faculty. Completes requisitions for goods and materials as needed by faculty.
Assist with class schedules.
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Education :
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience :
Three to seven years related experience
Other Requirements
Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures.
Knowledge of word processing applications.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to provide information and assistance to office staff, visitors, and callers.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to extract and organize information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The Administrative Specialist III has regular contact with department staff, other state agency/institution personnel, clients/students, personnel of regulated entities, and the general public.
Supplemental Information
Application cannot be completed and submitted using a mobile device.
Background check is required.
Applicants will be contacted via email with information regarding the position. Please monitor the email address provided in your application for updates.
SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.
This is an on-campus position. If not residing within a reasonable commuting distance from Camden, AR, relocation is required.
Deadline for first consideration is January 18, 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
SAU Tech and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)
Acts as office receptionist in the Tech Engineering Building. Greets and directs visitors. Screens calls for the Academic Department, responds to routine questions regarding policies and procedures, provides instructions on completion of forms, and makes referrals to other sources of information as needed.
Assists with maintaining the department budget.
Assist instructors as needed with instructional materials including copying and collating materials.
Maintains sufficient supplies for faculty and work unit by conducting physical inventory, ordering, receiving, and restocking office and lab supplies.
Monitors academic calendars and keeps abreast of deadlines.
Answers the phone, takes messages, and delivers messages with accuracy. Is cordial to callers requiring information as well as to visitors and assists them as needed.
Notifying classes of the absence of the instructor as the need arises.
Picks up, sorts, and distributes mail for faculty. Completes requisitions for goods and materials as needed by faculty.
Assist with class schedules.
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Education :
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience :
Three to seven years related experience
Other Requirements
Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures.
Knowledge of word processing applications.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to provide information and assistance to office staff, visitors, and callers.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to extract and organize information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The Administrative Specialist III has regular contact with department staff, other state agency/institution personnel, clients/students, personnel of regulated entities, and the general public.
Supplemental Information
Application cannot be completed and submitted using a mobile device.
Background check is required.
Applicants will be contacted via email with information regarding the position. Please monitor the email address provided in your application for updates.
SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.
This is an on-campus position. If not residing within a reasonable commuting distance from Camden, AR, relocation is required.
Deadline for first consideration is January 18, 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr