Department Business Administrator
Little Rock, AR 
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Closing Date:

05/20/2024Type of Position:Management - OperationsJob Type:Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:AA | Administration/Finance


Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:The Department Business Administrator is responsible for tracking and reporting financials in general operating, service, auxiliary, capital, state/federal/other grant and contract funds on a monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual basis. This position provides operational management support and is a key trainer on various administrative, financial, and budget processes for personnel within the Provost's Division and the UAMS Graduate School. The Department Business Administrator provides operational support, researches, and resolves issues daily to ensure smooth operations across two divisions, 21 departments, and programs. This full-time, twelve-month, position reports to the Assistant Provost for Finance/Administration and Assistant Dean of Graduate School within the Office of the Provost.Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of experience in a financial and administrative environment requirement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Must be proficient in Workday, Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro.

  • Demonstrated experience in problem-solving.

  • The ability to organize and prioritize competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience working in NTRACTS (UAMS contract system), Blackbaud/FFTA (foundation system), UAMS Effort Reporting system, Kronos (UAMS payroll system), and Workday modules - travel, procurement, and journal entries.

  • Three (3) years of experience working in a higher education or a state government environment.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Tracking and reporting of financials across all UAMS and foundation funds for the Provost and Graduate School on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual basis.

  • Distributes monthly financial reporting to departments and discusses the reporting with the appropriate department leadership.

  • Manages and reconciles cash and deposits for the Residence Hall.

  • Produces occupancy reporting for the Residence Hall.

  • Reviews and approves workflow requests for all 21 AA departments/programs and the Graduate School for procurement requests, supplier invoices, travel, and spend authorizations.

  • Trains personnel as needed in financial and administrative processes and systems, offering one-on-one training for new business managers, directors, or other campus departments as called upon.

  • Researches issues and facilitates resolutions for budget, financial, payroll, procurement, and any administrative issues within the divisions/departments/programs as called upon.

  • Current on all new campus systems, policies, processes, and training.

  • Manages responses to campus requests for Provost and Graduate School information on a monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual basis. Some current examples include Effort Reporting, Space Surveys, and Cash Handling Audits.

  • Manages all Provost and Graduate School mandatory monthly attestations and certifications for financials and leave.

  • Maintains all records as needed at any time for audit purposes for a quick response.

  • Processes and manages inventory, purchase requisitions, travel, and journal entries for any area without appropriate administrative support - currently has four permanent departments and always some interim departments/programs due to turnover.

  • Other projects and duties as assigned at any of these levels as called upon; Provost, Dean, Assistant Provost, Department Directors, or Department/Program personnel.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, StandingFrequent Physical Activity:Repetitive Motion, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, PushingBenefits Eligible:Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4 years
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