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Business Services/Programs Specialist

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
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Closing Date:

11/28/2024 Type of Position:Procurement

Workstudy Position:

No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

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.

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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Department:ARSC | Fulbright College Business Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:Under the Business Operations and Programs Manager, the Specialist is responsible and accountable for assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing. The Specialist will support the Business Services team in running various reports, organizing collected data, and contacting department administrators on all procurement, travel, and other business operations related matters. The Specialist will process procurement, p-card, and travel related transactions on behalf of Programs and departments, as well as serve as a backup for similar positions.

The Specialist will also be responsible for supporting the Blair Center in the areas of administration and communications. They will assist center faculty with website and social media updates and coordination with on-campus partners. They will also assist the director with the implementation of the Center's annual budget and ensure expenses are in alignment with the budget.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

  • At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field

  • At least three years of experience in specialized or a related field applicable to work performed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with procurement, p-card, and travel at University of Arkansas

  • Experience with University Workday system

  • Experience with processing business services related transactions in Workday

  • Experience with web design

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, customer service excellence, and demonstrated professionalism

  • Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business-related documents

  • Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

  • Ability to multi-task and to be detail oriented

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

$43,976

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:

Lisa Carter, Director of Programs and Business Operations, llcarter@uark.edu

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.

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:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes
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