Department Business Administrator

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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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in General Business, Finance, Accounting or related field of study plus 6 years of work experience performing business functions - OR - High School diploma plus 8 years of work experience performing business functions.
• Experience in applying sound Human Resource and Payroll transaction processing.
• General understanding of Payroll and Human Resource laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and database management (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in General Business, Finance, Accounting or related field of study plus 4 years of work experience performing business functions.
• Human Resources and Payroll experience in a Healthcare, Governmental or Academic setting.

Additional Information:

• Incumbents are expected to have business office experience; knowledge of Human Resource and Payroll transaction processing in an integrated systems environment.
• Substantial desktop business applications skills such as Excel; knowledge of business controls and transaction processing in an integrated systems environment such as Workday, SAP, etc.; and the interpersonal skills necessary to foster the cooperation of technical and non-technical staff.
• Incumbents are expected to fulfill their responsibilities with general supervision while maintaining effective communications with the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chief Administrative Officer.
• Incumbents are responsible for communicating major and non-routine transactions to the Assistant Vice Chancellor prior to execution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, with management at all levels within the organization, with vendors, customers and clients and with peers across the industry.
• Ability to follow oral instructions, read and write.
• Must be well-organized and handle medium to high stress.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.