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The University of Arkansas System is a statewide public university system supporting educational access, research, healthcare, and community service across Arkansas. Established in 1871, it brings together universities, community colleges, and specialized institutions that contribute to the state’s economic, educational, and cultural development. The system’s work spans teaching, discovery, administration, and public engagement, guided in part by its Transformation 2025 strategic plan. Its broad network creates opportunities for people interested in contributing to higher education and the many services its institutions provide.
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Executive Director of Business Operations – On-Site, Little Rock

Lead financial and administrative operations for the UAMS College of Medicine. Oversee budgeting, reporting, compliance, faculty compensation, and strategic business planning.

USUnited StatesOn-siteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredBusiness Operations

Description

  • Oversee the College of Medicine’s business operations in accordance with university standards and regulatory requirements
  • Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures
  • Support leadership decisions through data analysis and reporting
  • Produce monthly financial, KPI, and variance reports
  • Perform cost analyses and financial modeling for initiatives
  • Lead high-visibility engagements and present findings to senior leadership
  • Mentor staff
  • Manage reporting for external accreditation organizations, including AAMC and LCME
  • Coordinate projects across departments
  • Build dashboards covering FTE management, faculty turnover, and program profitability
  • Deliver actionable analysis to leadership
  • Review contracts and recruitment justifications
  • Manage FTE approvals and budgets for newly created positions
  • Lead audit preparation and responses to external surveys, including AFQ and Vizient
  • Build partnerships with UAMS teams in IT, procurement, finance, HR, faculty affairs, and marketing
  • Complete additional assignments supporting the College of Medicine’s mission

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, health care administration, or a related field
  • At least eight years of experience in business operations and/or financial management
  • Willingness and ability to work on-site as required
  • Financial expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, financial modeling, KPI development, and variance reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills, experience extracting data from multiple sources, and Power BI proficiency
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing high-visibility projects, and mentoring staff
  • Strong knowledge of business operations policies, AAMC/LCME accreditation reporting, and confidentiality requirements
  • Effective written and verbal communication with senior leaders, committees, and external stakeholders
  • Ability to develop and execute business plans, improve operations, and implement realignment strategies
  • Ability to lead organizational change and respond to evolving priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with IT, procurement, HR, marketing, and clinical or academic leadership
  • Ability to oversee complex processes, coordinate across sites, and lead performance improvement initiatives
  • Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Master’s degree preferred; experience in an academic medical center and with Workday also preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available for qualifying staff and eligible family members
  • Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
  • Undergraduate education discounts for staff and dependents
  • UAMS retirement plan contributions matched up to 10%
  • Basic life insurance coverage of up to $50,000
  • Career development, training, and educational opportunities
  • Merchant discount programs
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus through the UAMS pharmacy

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