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Closing Date:
08/08/2026
Type of Position:
Management - Operations
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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.
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Department:
COM | Anesthesiology
Department's Website:
https://medicine.uams.edu/anesthesiology/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Sr. Associate Chair for the Department of Anesthesiology is the administrative and financial authority in the department and reports jointly to the Chairperson and to the COM Associate Dean for Finance.
The Sr. Associate Chair directs human resources, finance and budgeting, strategic planning, and department operations, as well as acting as a representative of both the Department and College, both within and outside UAMS. In helping to fulfill the mission of UAMS, the Sr. Associate Chair has administrative authority over the Department's research, educational, and service operations and activities. Uses judgment and experience to apply an
advanced knowledge, skills, methods, and practices, conducts analysis and problem-solving to plan and prioritize a varied workload that involves developing solutions to emergent issues, time-sensitive and/or confidential projects, and complex problems.
In clinical departments, the Sr. Associate Chair may collaborate with one or more Service Line Administrators to facilitate strategic initiatives, faculty recruiting/on-boarding, scheduling, effort allocation, assignments, and budget and financial analysis.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative, finance, or budget experience;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or terminal degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible administrative, finance, or budget experience.

Additional Information:
Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the department's administrative, financial, and operational functions.
• Develop and oversee departmental budgets, financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives that support the department's clinical, educational, research, and service missions.
• Direct human resources activities, including workforce planning, faculty and staff recruitment, onboarding, and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with university, College of Medicine, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analyze operational and financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to departmental leadership on financial, operational, and organizational matters.
• Collaborate with Service Line Administrators and institutional partners to support faculty scheduling, effort allocation, recruitment, budgeting, and operational initiatives.
• Lead complex, confidential, and time-sensitive projects while managing competing priorities and organizational objectives.
• Represent the Department and College of Medicine in internal committees and external collaborations as appropriate.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample
Optional Documents:
Letters of Recommendation, Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
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.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes