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Senior Grant & Contract Analyst

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2025
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:CES \| Dir. of Sponsored Programs Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Senior G&C Analyst is responsible for supporting promotion board funded projects and assisting in the financial closeout of UADA grants. The Senior G&C Analyst will work closely with the Assc VP for ANR to ensure commodity board funding is monitored closely from proposal submission through financial closeout. This position will provide regular updates to commodity board project directors on the status of funding which includes timely setup and notification of new grant numbers as well as timely invoicing and grant closeout. The Senior Analyst position will serve as Effort Reporting Reviewer for all commodity funded grants, making sure quarterly reports are appropriately reviewed before certified. The Senior Grants and Contracts Analyst will be responsible for making sure grant balances are reconciled for both trial balance and budget for fiscal closeout. Also responsible for reviewing all ledger activiity including Actuals and Encumbrances to ensure resolution and closeout. This position will also work closely with the Grant & Contract Analysts in OSP to implement and maintain grant financial closeout procedures. The Grant Specialist will complete the grant closeout checklist for UADA terminated grants. The grant checklist completion will include submitting budget closeout amendments, making accounting adjustments for any grant overages, as well as reviewing and resolving any trial balance account issues and inactivating both awards and grants. This will also involve working with the Finance team to trouble-shoot and resolve any commitments and obligations related to terminated grants. Additionally, the Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst will assist sponsored programs staff in all fiscal activities from awards set-up, awards management and award closeout. This position would work routinely with Financial Services personnel, administrative specialists, faculty and Dept Heads. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field of study. Familiarity with fundamental business, accounting or financial software. Proficient in MS Excel. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Workday financial management system. Experience with federal, state and private grants and contracts. Experience analyzing and reconciling accounts. Masters in Business Administrator or Certified Research Administrator. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to speak & write clearly & communicate ideas successfully. Ability to organize, plan, & prioritize work. Ability to attend to details while simultaneously handling multiple projects. Proficient in excel and MS suite. Ability to analyze, interpret, & apply relevant regulations, policies, & procedures. Initiative to learn & maintain current knowledge in area of assignment. Physical & mental ability to effectively perform duties & responsibilities related to the job, which may include long & irregular hours of work. Additional Information: For technical assistance with the application, please contact humanresources@uada.edu Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Sandra Williams stwilliams@uada.edu 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. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 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 orientation, 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. Constant Physical Activity:Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes