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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Assistant Director/Coordinator of Business Operations & Payables

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305

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Closing Date 01/02/2026

Type of Position Procurement

Workstudy Position No

Work Shift Sponsorship Available No

Institution Name University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department Athletics Business Office Support

Department's Website https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ihImu88OQ&t=9s

Summary of Job Duties The Assistant Director/Coordinator of Business Operations & Payables role supports the financial and operational functions of the Athletic Business Office. Responsibilities include invoice processing for the Athletics department, researching and answering payable-related questions from Athletics and Financial Affairs staff members, entry of various finance tasks in Workday, assisting with cell phone and fuel card reporting, and serving as the primary contact for assigned sports/units.

This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty. The ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others is also required.

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Director

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management

OR related professional certification such as CPA, CMA

OR Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management with more than one year of relevant experience in Accounting or Athletic Operations

OR Bachelor’s degree with more than three years of relevant experience in Accounting or Athletic Operations

Minimum Qualifications for Coordinator

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management

OR a Bachelor’s degree with more than two years of relevant experience in Accounting or Athletic Operations

Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience with administrative support in a professional setting

At least one year of experience with business and fiscal related duties

At least one year of experience with Microsoft Products (Outlook/Excel/MS Word/Teams/SharePoint)

At least one year of experience with a cross functional environment

At least one year of experience with Workday or similar enterprise resource planning systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of business office functions of a professional setting, including procurement, travel, and other general business functions

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of assigned section

Knowledge of computers and software application programs

Knowledge of communication and customer service techniques

Ability to promote a customer friendly environment

Ability to record fiscal data and manipulate data to generate complex reports and documents

Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews

Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment and support the advancement of the organization

Ability to solve problems and present alternative solutions

Additional Information Salary Information Commensurate with education and experience

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 Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu

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.

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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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 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.

Physical Activity Requirements Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible Yes

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