Associate Vice Chancellor

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Closing Date : 03 / 12 / 2025

Type of Position :

Management - Operations

Workstudy Position : Job Type :

Regular

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department :

VC Finance & Administration

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Budgeting and Financial Analysis is responsible for the university’s Budget Office, with a heavy emphasis on implementing, monitoring, controlling, and reporting on all aspects of the university budget for all funds; manages a small office staff and provides training for internal staff as well as financial managers across the entire campus; provides budgetary reports for department, executive, and System Office level positions on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; and works with departments on variances. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration (VCFA) and will work with executive-level administrators campus wide. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency / institution policy.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field;

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible financial management experience within a university, government organization, multi-national corporation, or not-for-profit organization;

Experience with budget and finance development and analysis, budget model development, and staff supervision;

Strong financial systems background with proven experience with enterprise financial reporting systems and computer applications;

Excellent written and oral communications skills with proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, government, and financial officials.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Hold an advanced degree, such as a Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or be a licensed certified public accountant (CPA);

Have eight (8) or more years of progressive financial management experience in a higher educational setting including at least two years of successful supervisory experience;

Have extensive experience with client-server-based financial information systems, preferably Workday and / or Ellucian Banner;

Demonstrate experience with long-range budget and financial planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong team leadership and management skills;

Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills;

Strong quantitative and statistical modeling skills;

Ability to work within a fast-paced environment;

Ability to understand long-term goals and broader planning parameters;

Ability to develop budgeting policies and priorities within established guidelines and manage and evaluate budgeting projects.

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 :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

ALL Required Documents MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.

Recruitment Contact Information :

Lacie Barkley

Administrative Operations Manager

• 501.916.5624;

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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 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.

Constant Physical Activity :

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity :

Lifting, Pushing

Benefits Eligible :