PT Project/Program Director

University of Arkansas System

About The Position

Work with the Interim CFO to analyze the financial ratios of UAPTC, to analyze the 2025 Higher Education finance legislation and the impact on UAPTC, as well as the 2026 legislative session fiscal impact on UAPTC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
Experience with the operational and financial management of a complex educational institution or business including strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, auditing, purchasing, facilities management, and personnel administration.
At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education or business leadership, including supervisory responsibilities.
Understanding of Financial or Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the impact on the presentation of the College’s financial statements.
Experience with reports/requests required by governance and coordinating boards and state agencies and legislature committees.
Commitment to collegial, consultative processes in a shared-governance environment.
Evidence of effective comprehensive collaboration with external stakeholders.
Proficiency in institutional information, human capital, and finance/accounting systems, standard office software applications, standard telecommunications/smart phone, and technology/multi-media presentation software.
Proficiency with data analysis and literacy.
Knowledge of accreditation requirements and federal higher education regulations.
Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively and multi-task.
Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely, thoughtful, evidence-based manner.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and a high level of professional integrity.
Understanding of current higher education issues and demographics affecting higher education, especially traditionally under-served and at-risk student populations, with the ability to articulate challenges and opportunities before the community college.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Ability to articulate community college vision, mission, and philosophy.
Ability to work effectively with diverse varied internal and external constituencies to achieve the mission of the College.
Valid Arkansas’ Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in business administration or related field.
CPA/CFA/CMA License.
At least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education or business leadership.
Experience with Workday HCM, Finance, and Student.