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Closing Date:

05/30/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution 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.

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Department:

RESH | COS

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position will be responsible for supporting the financial management of the Office of Research and Innovation. He/she will provide financial and administrative support to the division and departments housed within. Oversees pre-post award activities for internal awards funded through the Division. Performs general accounting duties and manages relevant funds. Acts as a subject matter expert and trains division staff accordingly on procedures, policies and general fiscal operations.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 4 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. ​
• Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software (Workday, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting or related field.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) and/or UAMS Grants Management Certification Program (GMCP).
• Ability to analyze financial records and policies and translate those records to federal requirements for proper expenditure identification and analysis.
• People skills to work with administrators across campus are a must.
• Proficiency in excel, databases, and data manipulation required.

Additional Information:

The Financial Analyst will need to be detailed oriented, self-motivated, and have good communication skills. He/she will need to use judgement and experience to apply advance knowledge, skills, methods, and practices to ensure UAMS policies and procedures are followed. He/she also conducts analysis and problem-solving to assist in planning and prioritize a varied workload that involves time-sensitive and/or confidential projects. 

Internal Awards
- Oversee pre and post award activities for internal awards funded through the Office of Research and Innovation. Manage transfers, monitor grant spending, perform quarterly reconciliation and closeout of awards.  

Divisional/Department Financial Management
- Work with department directors in collaboration with division leadership to prepare, monitor and maintain operating budgets. 
- Research previous years and current expenditures to assist in planning, developing and strengthening fiscal operations of the division. 
- Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports, analyzes records to assist directors and division leadership in performing trend analysis, forecasting and determining needs.
- Approve and oversee division/department related procurement, travel, and purchasing.
- Develop expertise in knowledge of division operations and act as a subject matter expert and report issues as necessary to division leadership. 
- Ensure compliance with policies, process improvements, and effective communication among the division.
- Train division and department staff with financial operations as needed (budget monitoring, procurement, forecasting, etc.), ensuring they have a general understanding of fiscal operations and system procedures and policies.

Other Duties as Assigned
- Assist with completion of special projects required by division as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check

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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes