Closing Date:
08/20/2026
Professional Staff - Operations
Regular
Sponsorship Available:
No
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):
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 theApply link/button.
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. 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.
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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The Department Business Coordinator will provide comprehensive support to the Department Chair as the Executive Assistant, as well as administrative support to the Department Administrator, Service Line Director, Division Directors, Fellowship Director, Division Administrator, and faculty as needed. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for the department office, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient office workflow. The Department Business Coordinator will collaborate with the recruitment and events team to support departmental functions, meetings, and special events. This position will perform a wide range of administrative and operational duties while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication and carry out additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned to support the department's overall mission and objectives.
Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of administrative, business management, purchasing, or related experience, or
Associate's degree plus four (4) years of administrative, business management, purchasing, or related experience, or
High School diploma/GED plus six (6) years of administrative, business management, purchasing, or related experience, required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Computer program proficiency level: Intermediate.
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, listening.
Must be able to interact well with others one-on-one and as part of a team.
Ability to set priorities and maintain a high level of organization while managing multiple deadlines.
Possess a high degree of initiative for independent work.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
Handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
Computer experience and the ability to learn additional programs as needed.
Graduate Medical Experience or related preferred.
Responsibilities:
Oversees travel day-to-day for the Internal Medicine department, including BTA-card management and staying up to date on the latest campus policies for multiple programs to include 12 divisions.
Creates spend authorizations, expense reports, and process reimbursement requests for faculty, staff and External Committee Members.
Arranges hotel, flight, car rental, conference registration and other requirements for department faculty and staff across 12 programs/divisions. This is to also include any recruitment candidates and guest speakers hosted by the department.
Assists in developing, maintaining and upholding departmental processes.
Manages schedules, documentation, meetings, events, and other office duties.
Coordinates and plans department-wide events.
Handles day-to-day operations such as answering phones, mail duties, reports, ordering supplies, and addressing faculty needs.
Oversees procurement for the Internal Medicine department, including p-card management for 12 programs.
Orders supplies, creates requisitions, and stays informed about procurement policies.
Manages special event forms, requests, spend authorizations, expense reports, and supplier invoice requests for department events, guest speakers and purchasing needs.
Input and maintain accurate vendor lists in addition to vendor setup
Assists in developing, maintaining and upholding departmental processes.
Collaborates with individual divisions or departments for special events such as guest speakers, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Cardiac and Gut Club events throughout the year for all 12 programs.
Maintains, generates, and updates over 200 Internal Medicine pages on the UAMS website
Collaborates with various departments such as Professional Staffing, Provider Enrollment, Immigration & Malpractice offices, Human Resources, EPIC trainers, Student Employee Health Services, and the Portrait Studio.
Ensures offer letters meet COM (College of Medicine) standards through reviewing, modifying, and editing.
Manages offer letter approval process in JFR by obtaining required signatures and submitting for approval.
Manages appointment actions in JFR, including documentation for time/salary changes, separations, ,adjunct, and academic appointments.
Manages and tracks event budgets for the department and 12 programs.
Maintains, generates, and updates over 200 Internal Medicine pages on the UAMS website.
Collaborates with Department Project Managers to ensure alignment, consistency, and progress toward program goals.
Tracks and maintains an accurate CME and Foundation fund tracking system for budget reporting to include trends, risks, resource needs, and budget discrepancies. Weekly reporting will be required to meet regularly with the Department Executive Committee. This will be required for all 12 programs within the department.
Communicates program progress, issues, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:
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.
No Background Check Required
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.
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Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking
Feeling, Walking
Yes
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
