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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Professional Staff (Non-Classified)
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:
Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Department's Website:
https://ualr.edu/cstem/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Assistant Finance Director for the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is responsible for providing financial support to the College. This position will assist the Director of Finance in managing college budgets, including UA Foundation Funds, fee and revenue funds, state-appropriated funds, auxiliary funds, and grants for the College. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
At least two (2) years of experience in higher education or a related work environment;
Experience with the Windows Operating System environment;
Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors or equivalent degree;
Experience with Google products, including Drive, Sheets, and Docs;
Experience with the Ellucian Banner (specifically the Finance Module) and Workday;
Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro;
Experience using Zoom;
UA Foundation accounting system (Blackbaud); and Argos.
Job Duties:
Maintain the various budgets of the College and the Office of the Dean, including UA Foundation accounts, state-appropriated funds, revenue funds, grants, and different other designated and auxiliary accounts;
Process all financial operations at the college level and for the Office of the Dean, including but not limited to: procurement requests, travel requests, hiring and human resources operations, payroll inquiries and operations, and budget management;
Provide support to Director of Finance responsibilities including but not limited to: finance support to chairpersons, directors, faculty, and administrative staff of the College, compiling financial reports, and development of the College’s annual budget;
Originates appropriate Workday-related processes/documents for all extra compensation and part-time positions in the College, including graduate assistants, lecturers, hourly labor and work-study, as well as summer teaching and research Workday-related processes/documents for full-time faculty;
Processing Workday processes related to budget and finances and ensuring that budgetary support is in place when required;
Fill in as temporary financial operations support for the College Departments/Schools in the event of loss of essential administrative personnel;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to handle and oversee multiple projects and tasks at one time;
Ability to work as a member of a team;
Experience in Higher Education Finance and Administration.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$48,401
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dean Lawrence Whitman
Ph.D., P.E | Dean | Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
[email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Climbing, Crouching
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling
Benefits Eligible:
Yes