Staff Vacancies

Title: Patterson School of Natural Sciences Dean’s Office – Administrative Assistant

Position summary

The Dean’s Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to the Dean and serves as a welcoming and professional point of contact for faculty, staff, students, parents, university administrators, and external stakeholders. This position plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Dean’s office and contributing to the academic mission of Ouachita Baptist University. Specifically, this position partners with the Dean and faculty advisors through every student’s degree plan process and coordinates communication and provides clerical support for the Patterson School of Natural Sciences and between the School and campus partners or external stakeholders as delegated.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet, service-minded, and able to track and manage multiple priorities in a highly relational academic environment. The Administrative Assistant should demonstrate excellent administrative skills, exceptional attention to detail, good communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and should have a growth mindset.

To apply

Please provide a resume and the Ouachita employment application to Dr. Ruth Plymale at [email protected].

The Office of Facilities Management at Ouachita Baptist University announces the following staff vacancies:

• Groundskeeper
• Building services/custodian

These positions are full-time and eligible for all university benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, retirement, vacation and medical leave.

Interested applicants may apply either in person at the Office of Facilities Management located at 950 N. 8^th Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas or by downloading and returning the facilities management staff application to the Office of Facilities Management, OBU Box 3775, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001.

Interviews will follow based on skills, qualifications and references of the prospective employee as provided on their individual application.