Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:06/29/2026Type of Position:Administrative StrategyWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.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.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Financial AffairsDepartment's Website:https://financial-affairs.uark.edu/Summary of Job Duties:The Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer provides critical administrative assistance and support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by scheduling meetings, handling information requests, coordinating activities, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, and arranging conference calls and other contacts. The position exercises independent judgment in reviewing and evaluating items requiring priority attention on a regular basis and maintains an extensive calendaring system. The role provides liaison support between the CFO’s and Provost’s offices, other Vice Chancellors, deans, faculty and staff and coordinates closely with the CFO’s direct reports and various units on campus in response to information requests, reporting requirements, budget analyses, contract preparation and other needs. The position maintains responsibility for policy reports, updates, and documentation as well as managing the document flow process for those items requiring the CFO’s signature.Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with othersQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in general business administration, finance, or a related fieldApplicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.At least three years of experience in executive office management and supportAt least three years of fiscal management experienceExperience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suiteExperience with software application programs, database management, and accounting principles Preferred Qualifications:Five+ years of experience in executive office management and supportFive+ years of fiscal management experienceThree+ years of contract lifecycle management experienceExperience using Workday finance and human capital managementExperience in web page administrationExperience with university department operations, policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to be an effective advocate for the Chief Financial Officer: interacting and communicating with individuals at all levels of the institution and with alumni, friends and benefactorsSkilled and attentive to detail in composing and editing/proofing materialsSuperior interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential informationAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and appropriately manage multiple competing tasks and demandAbility to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, resolve operational problems, and prepare required reportsAbility to plan, organize and coordinate activities, resources, and materials associated with the needs of the department or programAbility to build and manage meeting agendas and relevant meeting notesAdditional Information: