Department Business Administrator

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Closing Date:

03/06/2026

Type of Position:
Management - Operations

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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

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Department:
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Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Department Business Administrator will provide administrative support for the Central Access Business Center including direct administrative support to the all levels of Access leadership. The Department Business Administrator serves a key role in the daily operations and administration of timekeeping, purchasing, planning, property management, statistics and tracking, recordkeeping, travel, policy administration and compliance, budget, and general accounting.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree PLUS 4 years of experience in administrative support OR Associates Degree PLUS 6 years of experience in administrative support OR High School Diploma/GED PLUS 8 years of experience in administrative support

• Experience with Outlook & Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Publisher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kronos, Workday, Visio, and EPIC 

• Knowledge of UAMS Procedures, Processes, and Policies

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Coordinates departmental projects and manages quality assurance.

• Assists with ordering approved equipment and supplies, managing departmental inventory, ensuring expenses are properly coded, and paying invoices.

• Creates documents to support budget development, explain variances and identify potential savings.

• Provides direct administrative support to the department.

• Duties may include assisting with staffing schedule, assisting with payroll functions, researching financial information, and coordinating billing and coding functions

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  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:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

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:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes