Assistant Dean of Administration - Law School

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Type of Position:
Administration - Academic Deans

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Dean of Law

Department's Website:

https://law.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The Assistant Dean of Administration - Law School is the senior finance administrator for the Law School and reports directly to the Dean and indirectly to the University's Associate Vice Provost for Planning. Through financial accounting, budgeting, management, and reporting, the Assistant Dean supports strategic, efficient, and effective use of the Law School's fiscal resources and provides an accurate account of their deployment, including maintaining the Law School's financial records, providing financial reports for the dean and unit supervisors; and preparing monthly/annual financial statements along with supporting data analytics efforts of the Law School for its accreditation. As a key member of the Dean's leadership team, the individual in this role further supports the Law School's strategic efforts through data management and benchmarking; interpretation and implementation of the University policy, procurement support, financial, human resources, facilities planning, and other activities as required to implement the instruction, research and service mission of the Law School.
The Assistant Dean of Administration directly oversees the human resources, facilities, and accounting functions and supervises assigned staff.
Regular, non-disruptive and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least five years of accounting experience

• At least two years of supervisory experience in an accounting field

Preferred Qualifications:​

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

• Six or more years of accounting experience

• CMA, CPA, CGFM, CFE or similar certification

• Proficient with Workday

• Human Resource experience

• Demonstrated accounting experience within higher education

• Knowledge of current practices and trends in facilities management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$99,000 - $114,000 Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Cynthia Nance, Law School Dean, [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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes