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# Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center Office Administrator

- **Company:** University of Arkansas
- **Location:** Fayetteville, AR, United States
- **Contract:** Side job
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Microsoft Office, Presentation Programs, Workday
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88633360/1

## About the Role

https://jean-tyson-child-development-study-center.uark.edu/Summary of Job Duties:The Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center is seeking an organized, self-motivated Office Administrator to provide general support to our children, families, and staff and help our team meet the mission of the Center. The Office Administrator will manage the staffing schedule, greet all visitors to the office in a pleasant manner, answer phone calls, respond to emails and manage licensing regulatory files., * Associates degree, or equivalent to, in Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

 * At least one year of office administration experience
 * Experience working in early childhood education
 * Proficient experience in Microsoft office with an emphasis on word, excel, PPT, and publisher
 * Experience using BOX, Workday, ProCare or other similar organizational tools

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Advanced degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution of higher education
 * At least two of five years of office administration experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

 * Knowledge of basic early childhood development
 * Knowledge of Arkansas state minimum licensing requirements, National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recommendations, and Better beginnings
 * Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education
 * Service oriented disposition
 * Demonstrated proficiency in verbal, written communication, and active listening
 * Highly organized multitasker who works well in a face-paced busy environment
 * Willingness to learn and grow in the field of ECE and business administration, Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing, Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

## Description

*Managing and monitoring the schedule to ensure that all classrooms meet the licensing requirements, and national recommendations, for staffing patterns
*Manage and coordinate all expected and unexpected absences
*Coordinate staffing to meet the Center and University of Arkansas polices, licensing regulations, and NAEYC standards
*Managing the calendars, appointments, travel, etc. for the Executive Director, Operations Manager
*Manage any travel for teaching staff
*Respond to, or coordinate with the administrative team, all emails, phone calls, or other correspondences
*Create and update (at minimum monthly) licensing records and database with personnel data for all part-time staff
*Support Administrative team and teaching staff by helping to prepare presentations and professional development day materials
*Help manage the hiring process for full and part-time employees through the U of A Workday system and follow all licensing requirements for employees
*Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures by meeting with the Operation Manager at least once a week
*Participate in Administrative team meetings
*Track office supplies and submit requests for replacement orders in a timely manner
*Support teaching staff with request forms for needed items
*Assist with other projects, conferences, or Center family events when necessary

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications