Associate Director Treasurer's Office

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Closing Date:

01/14/2026

Type of Position:

AccountingNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

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 nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming 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 nations 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:

Bursars Office of Job Duties:The Associate Director will provide strong leadership and effective direction in the day-to-day operations of the Treasurers Office (Bursars Office) by developing strategies that facilitate operations and improve efficiency effectiveness and customer service; by ensuring all Treasurers Office financial transactions are recorded reconciled and properly reflected in the financial statements in a timely manner; by ensuring compliance with federal state and university statutes regulations policies and procedures; and by ensuring all documentation required by the auditors and reporting agencies is properly maintained.

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:

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years of experience in higher education or financial setting

• At least two years of supervisory experience

• At least two years of experience with complex student or financial systems

• At least two years of customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in accounting finance or a business-related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• More than four years of experience with complex student or financial systems

• Experience with Workday Student

• More than four years of higher education experience

• Experience with billing and collections for student tuition and fees

• Experience with the accounting associated with the billing and collections of student tuition and fees

• Experience with reporting related to student tuition and fee data

• Experience with the reconciliation of federal and state student financial aid

• More than four years of supervisory experience

• More than four years of customer service experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and explain state and federal laws rules and regulations and institutional policies and procedures pertaining to Higher Education Bursar functions

• Knowledge of regulations surrounding the awarding disbursing and reconciliation of federal and state student financial aid

• Knowledge of organizational management principles and techniques

• Knowledge of financial principles especially related to student accounts

• Ability to analyze complex administrative problems and develop effective courses of action

• Ability to plan and direct the work of others

• Ability to work with others to assure compliance and responsiveness

• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information

Additional Information:

$99309 - $114205 Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Crystal Ellis Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes