Employment Opportunities

How To Apply For A Position:

To be considered an applicant, you must fax or mail your résumé and a letter of interest to the Arkansas Lottery Commission (ALC) for a posted position. You must also list the title of the job for which you are applying. The mailing address is: Arkansas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 3238, Little Rock, AR 72203-3238. The fax number is (501) 683-1878.

Due to the large volume of inquiries, phone calls cannot be accepted at this time. All applications received for an open, posted position will be processed and considered. We thank you for your interest in working with us at ALC!

Job Title Job Description (If available)

ASL Administrative Support Specialist

Position Summary

The Administrative Support Specialist is responsible for performing various administrative, clerical, and receptionist functions for the efficient operation of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating administrative, business management and/or support activities for ASL with emphasis on supporting the Department of Gaming.
• Serve as a receptionist and may also perform courier and mail handling responsibilities.
• Provide administrative support to the Department of Gaming, including copying and composing reports, letters, and other clerical duties.
• Research and analyze data and prepare reports based on research findings.
• Maintain office supplies and inventory.
• Create, update, and maintain various confidential documents and databases.
• Assist with preparation of Commission meetings and other events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and five (5) years of clerical, administrative or business experience or an associate degree with three (3) years of experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Well developed organizational skills; able to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team spirit.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and utilize initiative to accomplish job duties in a timely manner.
• Compensation will include state benefits and a starting salary within the range of
$26,824 – 42,918 depending upon education and experience.

For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and a résumé, with Administrative Support Specialist written prominently at the top by March 17, 2009:

Mail to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST, P.O. Box 3238, Little Rock, AR 72203, or
Fax to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST, 501-683-1878.

ASL Human Resources Specialist

Position Summary

A vital part of the Human Resources team, the HR Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination and administration of a variety of HR programs with an emphasis on payroll and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and places vacancy announcements and reviews employment applications received to determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications.
• Maintains highly accurate and effective personnel, benefits, attendance & leave files as well as training records on all employees.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal employment laws, i.e., FMLA, ADA, FLSA.
• Bi-weekly payroll processing including timesheet entry using in-house payroll system
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Track and provide accrual of employee vacation and other types of leave.
• Handle pay, time and attendance related questions from employees and managers.
• Administration of benefits including processing of enrollment/change forms for medical and life insurance, retirement plan, supplemental insurance plans, etc.
• Assist with processing workers’ compensation and OSHA claims.
• Maintain and distribute employee information, policy and procedure manuals; create communication tools to educate employees on policies/procedures, i.e., intranet, memos, etc.
• Prepare and distribute various personnel reports on employee status including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, worker’s compensation claims, and salary and leave accrual/usage.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information on state and federal policy to management and staff.
• Assist with New Employee Orientation and other training programs of ASL.
• Utilize human resource related information on a HRIS in the preparation of routine and ad hoc reporting needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Human Resources and/or Vice President of Administration.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma required; college degree preferred; plus three (3) years experience in a specialized related area applicable to the work performed.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
• Meticulous dedication to detail and accuracy.
• Absolute integrity, discretion and sensitivity to confidential employee and company information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse group of employees.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a true customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently, show sound judgment and initiative to accomplish job duties in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel required; HRIS experience preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred but not required.

Compensation will include state benefits and a starting salary within the range of $26,824 – 42,918, depending upon education and experience.

For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and a résumé, with Administrative Support Specialist written prominently at the top by March 17, 2009:

Mail to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST, P.O. Box 3238, Little Rock, AR 72203, or
Fax to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST, 501-683-1878.

ASL Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is recruiting to fill the key position of Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist will perform professional work in the administration of human resource programs with the ASL including recruiting, benefits, compensation, training and development, and payroll.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and places vacancy announcements, reviews employment applications received to determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications and assists departments with recruiting applicants.

• Conduct the necessary background checks on any potential new employees of the ASL, including criminal, driving and educational background.
• Complete verification of employment and other similar requests for information on ASL current and former staff members.
• Maintain highly accurate and effective personnel, benefits, attendance & leave files as well as training records on all employees.
• Assist with processing workers’ compensation, including processing of claims.
• Back-up support to bi-weekly payroll processing; handling pay, time attendance, and leave accrual questions from employees and managers.
• Assist with development, implementation, and coordination of ASL training curriculum for all ASL employees.
• Maintains performance evaluations system by tracking increase eligibility dates and career service award eligibility dates.
• Coordinate the New Employee Orientation Program for the ASL including Lottery 101 Program.
• Maintain and distribute employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, HIPPA, etc. Responds to inquiries and provides information on state and federal policy to management and staff.
• Utilize human resource related information on a HRIS in the preparation of routine and ad hoc reporting needs.
• Monitor and provides technical direction by assisting, advising and correcting personnel actions keyed into human resources databases.
• Explain and interpret policies and procedures regarding available benefits and benefit enrollment to the ASL staff. Assist with open enrollment.
• Coordinate employee wellness activities for the organization.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Director of Human Resources and/or Vice President of Administration.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related concentration and 3 years experience in human resource programs.
Knowledge of Arkansas State Human Resources policies and procedures is preferred.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management and know how to implement state and federal employment laws and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
Ability to analyze data and present ideas effectively.
Ability to work in fast pace environment.
Ability to work independently, show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties in a timely manner.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Meticulous dedication to detail and accuracy.
Absolute integrity, discretion and sensitivity to confidential employee and company information
Proficiency with MS Office, Excel and HRIS systems required.
PHR or SPHR certification preferred but not required.

Compensation will include state benefits and a starting salary within the range of $33,861 - 46,730 – 62,115 depending upon education and experience.
For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and a résumé, with HR Generalist written prominently at the top by March 17, 2009:

Mail to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for HR GENERALIST, P.O. Box 3238, Little Rock, AR 72203, or
Fax to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for HR GENERALIST, 501-683-1878.

ASL COPY EDITOR

Position Summary

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is recruiting to fill the position of Copy Editor. This position will be part of the advertising team and responsible for writing original content and checking written material to correct errors in grammar, spelling, usage, facts, and style.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and compile articles and inforamation from resources to prepare monthly newsletter
• Create and execute innovative copy for print, radio, television and web
• Participate in review conferences with supervisor and other advertising staff
• Proof read and edit all documents and materials for publication by ASL
• Research facts to ensure accouracy and eliminate errors in facts or misstatement

Minimum Requirements:

• Exceptional creative writing and editing skills
• Strong competency with Miscrosoft Office and basic knowledge of Adobe In Design
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field
• Upload and distribute broadcast materials to media partners
• 2+ years professional experience as an editor, proofreader, or copywriter in an agency or in-house adversting department

Interviewed candidates will be asked to present writing samples.

For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and a résumé with Copy Editor written prominently at the top:

Mail to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for Copy Editor, Box 3238, Little Rock, AR 72203 or
Fax to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Application for Copy Editor, 501-683-1878.

The Arkansas Lottery Commission (ALC) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of ALC to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any person/applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status and/or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local law.

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