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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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in finance, business administration, general business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least four years of experience in fiscal operations, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with grants and contracts
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated strong organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis is required to extract, transform, and interpret data
Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly with Excel and Outlook
Experience with Streamlyne and Workday
Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle sensitive information
Demonstrated ability to handle a high level of communication with internal and external customers
Demonstrated ability to analyze business and technical documentation to uncover potential requirements, formulate thoughtful ideas and questions, and extract useful insights
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance Requirements
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of computers and software application programs and ability to work with technology
Ability to multitask in a high-pressure and deadline-driven environment
Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact; using e-mail or other written correspondence; virtual applications such as Teams and Zoom; and through telephone contact
Ability to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and problem solving to make decisions independently
Ability to independently research and comprehend written policies
Ability to coordinate with both Pre-Award and Post-Award members of the Sponsored Programs (OSP) Team and key stakeholders across campus
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
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 and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
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.
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