Assistant Director or Director of Business Procurement & Operations

Summary Of Job DutiesThe Assistant Director OR Director of Business Procurement & Operations will report to the Associate Athletic Director Finance & Reporting and work with the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO and the General Counsel for Athletics. The role supports the financial and operational functions of the Athletic Business Office. The responsibilities for this position will be immersed in the depths of the business office: procurement process, contract flow, primary contact for assigned sports/units, researching best practice, supporting the unit’s processes, and aiding in additional finance tasks in Workday. This position will be asked to help implement a new contract management system.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working across multiple departments while handling confidential and sensitive information.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Assistant Director: Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Sports Management, related degree, or related professional certification such as CPA, CMA AND at least one year relevant experienceOR Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management with at least more than one year of relevant experienceOR Bachelor’s degree with more than three years of relevant experienceDirector:Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Sports Management, related degree, or related professional certification such as CPA, CMA with at least three years of relevant experienceOR Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Sports Management with at least five years of relevant experienceOR Bachelor’s degree with at least more than five years of relevant experienceRelevant Experience:Accounting, Procurement, Contracting, Project Management or Athletic Operations Preferred Qualifications:At least 3 years of experience with administrative support in a professional settingAt least 3 years of experience with business and fiscal related dutiesAt least 3 years of experience with procurement or contract functionsAt least 3 years of experience with Workday or similar Enterprise Resource Planning systemsAt least 3 years of experience with contract management or project management softwareAt least 1 year of experience Leveraging AI to Solve ProblemsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Knowledge of business operations and administrative functions within a complex professional organization, including procurement, purchasing, travel, fiscal management, and related business processesKnowledge of applicable University policies, NCAA, SEC, state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines governing assigned areas of responsibilityKnowledge of procurement practices, contract administration, purchasing processes, and applicable fiscal policies and proceduresKnowledge of financial and business systems, computer applications, and software used to manage and analyze operational and fiscal dataKnowledge of communication, customer service, and relationship management techniques in a cross functional departmentKnowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and software application programsKnowledge of how to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve business processes, efficiency, and decision-makingAbility to prepare, analyze, and present professional reports, findings, recommendations, and other business documents to leadershipAbility to record, reconcile, analyze, and manipulate fiscal data to generate complex reports and support informed decision-makingAbility to conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and complete quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy and complianceAbility to learn in a fast-paced environment and support the advancement of the organizationAbility to solve problems and present alternative solutionsAbility to identify opportunities for improvement while developing solutions.Ability to work nights and weekends if neededThe 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 any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.Summary Of Job DutiesThe Assistant Director OR Director of Business Procurement & Operations will report to the Associate Athletic Director Finance & Reporting and work with the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO and the General Counsel for Athletics. The role supports the financial and operational functions of the Athletic Business Office. The responsibilities for this position will be immersed in the depths of the business office: procurement process, contract flow, primary contact for assigned sports/units, researching best practice, supporting the unit’s processes, and aiding in additional finance tasks in Workday. This position will be asked to help implement a new contract management system.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working across multiple departments while handling confidential and sensitive information.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Assistant Director: Director:Relevant Experience:Accounting, Procurement, Contracting, Project Management or Athletic Operations Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: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 any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.