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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
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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 the Apply 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.
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Department: CPH | DO Finance & Administration
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Summary of Job Duties: The Senior Director of Research (SRD) for the UAMS College of Public Health (COPH) will provide direction for and oversight of the team of Research Directors who will, in total, provide accounting management for all of the sponsored program activity in the College. The SRD will also report to and work alongside the Assistant Dean for Administration & Finance as the resource for sponsored program finance as it relates to College reporting and for the development of the annual College budget. This position will manage a staff of three as well as provide leadership to the College administrative staff in their day to day fiscal transactions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years of experience in finance and administration in a research capacity or
Master's degree plus six (6) years of experience in finance and administration in a research capacity required.
Prefer experience in a grants/sponsored program-related group such as OSPAN or as a Dept. Administrator.
Completion of UAMS GMCP program.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Basic accounting knowledge.
Experience using Workday financial reporting.
Knowledge of UAMS Workday transactions, finance reports, and UAMS purchasing/travel procedures preferred.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to 17 of our administrative staff in the College, keeping them up to date on Campus and College policy as it relates to accurate processing of procurement, travel, and invoice payments.
Serve as the cost center manager who reviews all financial transactions in WD for approval by the College.
Manage the College's 33 Endowed and Non-Endowed Foundation accounts and work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the annual disbursement of student scholarships from 14 of these accounts.
Provide analytics on monthly financial reports that pertain to the College's sponsored program activity for the Assistant Dean for Admin. & Finance. These reports will ultimately be used in the College's variance reports and to inform the College's annual budget.
Provide direction for and oversight of the research directors in the College, creating a team who will assist the 30+ investigators in the College in the day-to-day management of the College's sponsored programs portfolio.
Work in close partnership with the UAMS offices of Sponsored Programs, Grants Accounting, and Contract Administration to obtain the most current processes necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
Responsible for submitting correct and timely Time and Effort certificates to the Office of Cost Accounting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
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Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must upload a current resume to be considered for the position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
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: 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: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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