Senior Administrative Services Director (Northwest, AR)

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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):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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 the Apply link/button.

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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Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Business or related field.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in financial management and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of electronic medical records systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated leadership, verbal and written communication skills, and strong analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Proficiency with Centricity EMR/PM System.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement initiatives (MU, PCMH).
• Team-building experience; broad accounting skills; Workday experience a plus.
• Experience in an academic medical facility is a plus.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Maintain financial monitoring and control systems with reporting processes for internal and external requirements.
• Develop procedures and systems to safeguard resources and assets; assign personnel as needed.
• Evaluate financial resource utilization to meet program goals; provide recommendations to senior leadership on efficient utilization.
• Prepare and manage the Annual Operating Budget for Primary Care in Northwest Arkansas; manage grant funds and ensure compliance with grant objectives.
• Oversee management of Foundation funds, ensuring spending aligns with donor intent.
• Deliver regular budget performance reports to ICE and REP Leadership; develop business plans for new/replacement faculty recruitment, new clinical services, and contracts.
• Utilize Workday for financial verification and repositioning; use JFR and FacFacts for faculty onboarding and accurate FTE tracking.
• Oversee billing, access, AR metrics, cash management, purchasing, accounts payable, facilities, inventory, and related business functions; ensure staffing levels and training; address performance gaps and adjust policies as needed.
• Monitor provider productivity metrics and lead corrective actions to achieve targets in collaboration with Program Directors and Senior Leadership.
• Ensure building maintenance and housekeeping are budgeted and maintained.

Strategic Management

• Conduct ongoing analyses for planning and quality improvement across Northwest Arkansas (market analyses, legislation impact, demand forecasting, revenue cycle forecasting, etc.).

Leadership/HR

• Provide direction on financial policies and procedures to optimize resource use and improve financial performance.
• Serve on the organizational leadership team and participate in statewide committees, panels, and task forces as required.
• Oversee HR functions site-wide, ensuring adherence to policies, onboarding, staff supervision, performance evaluations, and goal setting aligned with UAMS, REP, and service-line goals.
• Promote a positive learning environment for students (residents, medical/nursing/pharmacy students) and manage onboarding and student experiences, including accommodations and issue resolution.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.