Director of Finance

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Type of Position:

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Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Department:

College of Humanities Arts Social Sciences & Education

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Finance for the College of Humanities Arts Social Sciences and Education will manage financial operations for the College and collaborate with Departmental Units and the University Administration to meet the strategic goals of the College and the University. This position will assist the Dean and Associate Deans with the strategic management of college budgets including UA Foundation Funds fee and revenue funds state-appropriated funds auxiliary funds and grants for the College. This position will provide leadership training and counsel to academic departments regarding finance and administration operations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors Degree (any field);

• Two (2) years of experience in higher education or a related work environment.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field;

• Experience with Workday; Windows Operating System environment; Microsoft Office Suite; and general knowledge of accounting software;

• Experience with Google products including Drive Sheets and Docs; Adobe Acrobat Pro;

• Experience with the UA Foundation accounting system Blackbaud and Anaplan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance & Budget Strategy

• Assist the Dean Associate Deans and College Departments with the development and execution of strategic financial planning for the college departments and independent programs;

• Maintain the various budgets of the College and the Office of the Dean including UA Foundation accounts state-appropriated funds fee-generated and revenue funds grants and various other designated and auxiliary accounts;

• Maintain budgetary oversight and management of all departments and programs within the college under the supervision of the Dean;

• Oversee the development of the colleges annual budget through collaboration with the Dean Department Chairpersons the Universitys Budget Office and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration;

• Assist with the development review and revision of policies and procedures within the college as needed;

• Ensure the college and its departments and programs are in compliance with all relevant federal and state laws and UA System policies.

Finance & Administration Operations

• Process all financial operations at the college level and for the Office of the Dean including but not limited to: procurement requests travel requests hiring and human resources operations payroll inquiries and operations and budget management;

• Oversee the P-Card and Travel Card programs for the college and ensures compliance with state and university procurement regulations;

• Provide direct finance support and training to chairpersons faculty and administrative staff of the college as needed;

• Fill-in as temporary financial operations support for the College Departments in the event of loss of essential administrative personnel;

• Compile both regular and ad hoc financial reports from multiple data sources as requested by the Dean and other stakeholders;

• Act as a liaison between the college and the Financial Services division of the University.

Personnel Management

Oversee position management within the college through processing of PAPs and ensuring that budgetary support is in place when required;

Track all temporary positions in the college including adjunct faculty graduate teaching and research assistants and hourly and work study employees;

Ensure the college and its departments and programs are in compliance with all relevant federal and state employment laws and UA System policies;

Oversee Assistant Finance Director.

Grant Management

• Provide college-level assistance to faculty with grant application and management including budgetary review during the application process general financial operation during the life of a grant and producing various reports as requested;

• Oversee the budget and usage of indirect costs generated from grants within the college;

• Act as a liaison with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and other stakeholders as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a college representative on various committees as appointed;

• Assist with the development and revision of policies and practices at all levels of the university as requested;

• Act as an advisor to the Dean Associate Deans and Department Chairpersons regarding the financial and administrative operations of the college and departments as needed;

• Act as an ambassador and an advocate for the University and the College outside of the primary responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills;

• Ability to handle and oversee multiple projects and tasks at one time;

• Ability to work as a member of a team;

• Experience in Higher Education Finance and Administration;

• General knowledge and understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Arkansas State DFA Policies and Regulations;

• Previous experience in personnel management and training.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Jeremy Ecke Interim Dean

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes