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Closing Date:

12/31/2024

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:

AA | Institutional Research

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Academic Systems Specialist serves as the UAMS functional lead for the Workday Student Recruitment and Admissions modules. The Academic Systems Specialist will identify and proactively facilitate all UAMS College Recruitment and Admissions system needs and collaborate with the technical lead to implement effective strategies to meet enrollment objectives. The Academic Systems Specialist will also train and support end users on the Recruitment and Admissions modules, prepare reports, and work with the Associate Provost for Students and Administration with Workday Student as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, social sciences, or related field plus five (5) years of experience in higher education recruitment or admissions or

• High School diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of experience in higher education recruitment or admissions required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience working with student information or student customer relationship management (CRM) systems. 

• Intermediate computer program proficiency.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Determines Workday Recruitment and Admissions business requirements in consultation with all colleges.

• Assesses system capabilities and available technology and identifies opportunities for process improvements.

• Develops viable system design alternatives and developments and comply with system standards.

• Maintains functionality within the Recruitment and Admissions modules and serves as the primary bridge between functional users, technical users, and the UA System (Project One).

• Conducts functional and end-to-end testing when changes are made.

• Provides end-user training for Workday Student Recruitment and Admissions modules.

• Responds to data inquiries and prepare status and administrative reports.

• Collaborates with functional and technical specialists to establish business processes and policy proposals that support system objectives.

• Serves as chair for Workday Student Recruitment and Admissions cross-campus team and functional lead for Workday Student Recruitment and Admissions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] 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:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

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

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes