Athletic Financial Analyst

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition id
R0062249

Location: Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
09/16/2024

Type of Position:
Professional Staff – Athletic Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded 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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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.

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Department:
Business Operations Hourly Support

Department’s Website:

https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/

Summary of Job Duties:
The Athletic Financial Analyst will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Accounting, Budget, and Financial Reporting. This position is a specialized role that combines financial analysis with a focus on the sports and athletics industry. This position involves managing and analyzing financial data related to sports teams, athletic programs, or sports organizations.

The Athletic Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and strategic success of athletic programs and sports organizations by providing insightful analysis and strategic recommendations.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Math, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or financial management
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g. Excel, financial modeling software)
• Experience in fiscal operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Math, Actuarial Science, or Data Analytics
• Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization experience
• Workday or ERP experience
• Experience in the sports or entertainment industry is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Technical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skill
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Ability to manage relationships with individuals with strong personalities
• Ability to prepare reports and perform analysis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to high ethical standards in managing sensitive information

Additional Information:

Tuition Benefits: Tuition Benefits | Human Resources | University of Arkansas (uark.edu)

In accordance with Board Policy 440.1, and consistent with the guidelines contained in UA Systemwide Policies and Procedures 445.1, full-time (100% appointed) UAF employees hired prior to May 1, 2017 will be eligible for a 90% tuition discount at the Fayetteville campus providing they were enrolled in a degree program and received the discount prior to May 1, 2017, and remain continuously enrolled in the same degree program. Employees meeting these criteria enrolled in a degree program offered by any other campus of the University of Arkansas can receive a 70% tuition discount for undergraduate and eligible graduate courses.

Full-time UAF employees hired after May 1, 2017, or who begin taking classes or resume taking classes after May 1, 2017, will receive a 90% reduction in tuition at the Fayetteville campus, but will be limited to no more than 132 discounted credit hours for undergraduate classes and no more than 72 discounted credit hours for graduate classes. Employees in this category can receive a 50% discount for undergraduate courses only taken at any other University of Arkansas campus, up to 132 credit hours.

Spouses and eligible dependent children will receive a 50% discount for undergraduate classes only, up to 132 credit hours. Spouses and eligible dependent children receive a 40% discount on undergraduate classes (limited to 132 hours) at any other campus of the University of Arkansas System.

Salary Information:

$51,020.96 – $57,398.58

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator – Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). 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.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.