Business Services/Programs Specialist

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Closing Date:

08/16/2024

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

ARSC | Fulbright College Business Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Under the Director of Business Operations and Programs, the Specialist is responsible and accountable for assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing. The Specialist will support the Business Services team in running various reports, organizing collected data, and contacting Program Directors and department administrators on all procurement, travel, and other business operations related matters. The Specialist will process procurement, p-card, and travel related transactions on behalf of Programs and departments, as well as serve as a backup for similar positions.

The Specialist will also be responsible for supporting the Blair Center in the areas of administration and communications. They will assist center faculty with website and social media updates and coordination with on-campus partners. They will also assist the director with the implementation of the Center’s annual budget and ensure expenses are in alignment with the budget.

This is a 2-year provisional position, which can be renewed yearly depending on the availability of funding and a continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and ma