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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas

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Compensation
$43K/yr
Location
North Little Rock, AR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department of Corrections administrative team by coordinating office functions, supporting leadership, and maintaining efficient day-to-day operations. The role includes managing workflows, supporting policy implementation, coordinating cross-departmental activities, and improving communication and operational efficiency. It also involves office operations, scheduling, records management, process improvement, and internal communications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PrioritizationAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationReport WritingProblem SolvingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookProject Management SoftwareDatabase Systems

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Administrative Experience

Full job description

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Req ID: 60694

Location:

North Little Rock, AR, US, 72114

Category: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088.03

Position Number: 22177348

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 10/29/2026

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088.03

Location: DOC Headquarters - North Little Rock

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Job Series:Administrative Support

Classification:Administrative Coordinator – Career Path

Class Code:PAS02P

Pay Grade:SGS04

Salary Range:$43,088 - $63,770

Job Summary

The Administrative Coordinator serves as an essential part of the administrative team within a department, providing higher-level coordination and management of office functions, supporting leadership, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. This role goes beyond traditional administrative tasks by requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving, project management, and team collaboration. The Administrative Coordinator plays a key role in supporting policy implementation, managing workflows, coordinating cross-departmental activities, and enhancing communication and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring that office systems, procedures, and resources are efficiently managed. Monitor office supply levels, place orders, and manage inventory to ensure all operational needs are met. Ensure office equipment is functioning properly and arrange for repairs or maintenance as needed. Coordinate complex scheduling for senior staff, arranging meetings, conferences, and travel plans. Prioritize appointments and ensure that all participants are informed and prepared for meetings or events. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for both physical and digital files, ensuring ease of access and compliance with relevant policies. Organize and manage filing systems for confidential and non-confidential information, ensuring adherence to state laws and regulations. Assist in evaluating existing administrative processes and recommend improvements to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Collaborate with team members and leadership to design and implement changes that enhance organizational performance. Manage internal communications, ensuring that memos, notices, and announcements are distributed efficiently and accurately.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously. High attention to detail and accuracy in all administrative tasks, including document management, budget tracking, and scheduling. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence that convey key information to various audiences. Strong problem-solving abilities to address administrative issues, resolve conflicts, and improve workflows. Strong skills in using office software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and familiarity with project management software or database systems.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus one (1) year of experience in administrative roles.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock

How this job compares

Set against the 492 open Administrative Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$43K/yr
  • US median$55–67K/yr102 salary ranges

This rate, $43K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($60K) — in the lowest quarter of Administrative Coordinator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 492 open Administrative Coordinator jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Administrative Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (312 postings).
Education
49 of the 492 open Administrative Coordinator jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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