Work-Study/Front Desk Office Assistant-1

Closing Date:

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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Required Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or higher;

• Must have accepted a UA Little Rock work-study award for 2025-2026.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Previous office work preferred but not required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer the phone line;

• Make copies and send faxes;

• Assist 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;

• Assist with other ad hoc duties that may arise as instructed by the manager or supervisor;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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);

• Ability to share personal student experience;

• Passionate about being a Trojan student;

• Ability to build a positive learning environment.

Additional Information:

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.