University of Arkansas
Assistant Director/Coordinator of Business Operations & Payables
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, us, 72702
Job Title
Assistant Director/Coordinator of Business Operations & Payables
Location
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Department
Athletics Business Office Support
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 and assisting with cell phone and fuel card reporting along with being the primary contact for assigned sports/units.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management; OR related professional certification such as CPA, CMA; OR Bachelor’s degree 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. 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: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter, List of three Professional References, Resume.
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status.
Recruitment Contact Information
Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator – Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu.
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of any protected class. All applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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Assistant Director/Coordinator of Business Operations & Payables
Location
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Department
Athletics Business Office Support
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 and assisting with cell phone and fuel card reporting along with being the primary contact for assigned sports/units.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management; OR related professional certification such as CPA, CMA; OR Bachelor’s degree 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. 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: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter, List of three Professional References, Resume.
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status.
Recruitment Contact Information
Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator – Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu.
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of any protected class. All applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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