Executive Assistant to the Director

Founded 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 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 Fayetteville campus is located in a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing Northwest Arkansas region is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies, while also gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University 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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. The University seeks to attract, develop, and retain high-quality faculty, staff, and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence, and unparalleled access for all.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send materials directly to the recruitment contact listed in the posting. If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the process will be saved as a draft, accessible through "My Draft Applications" on your Candidate Home page.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations page. For general application assistance or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources.

Pre-employment Screening

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment, including a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. 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.