Outreach and Community Engagement Fiscal Support Coordinator

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Salary Range $37,000 Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number NC0972026 Working Title Outreach and Community Engagement Fiscal Support Coordinator Department Org 435100-OCE Administration Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family-the faculty, staff, students and alumni-who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The Outreach and Community Engagement Fiscal Support Coordinator performs client-facing tasks related to the division's financial processes and supports each of the following teams: Center for Community and Economic Development, Community Learning and Workforce Services, Conference and Event Services, UCA Aviation Academy, Arkansas Coding Academy, and Outreach Administration.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for internal and external clients related to registrations, refunds, invoices, and other inquiries related to their transactions
• Manage the accounts receivable and payable for the division, including coordinating with each team to issue accurate invoices to internal and external clients, making adjustments to invoices, seeking collections, providing invoices to Accounts Payable, and processing supplies and services requisitions
• Coordinate the daily deposit and ensure all cash handling procedures are completed including logging mailed payments, applying check and EFT payments to accounts, and processing refunds
• Coordinate the close-out process for all events and non-credit courses in collaboration with each team, including requesting required documentation, reviewing and auditing information for accuracy and quality assurance, confirming/processing payment to internal/external vendors, and sending appropriate bills to clients/participants
• Create and maintain budget planning documents in collaboration with each team to facilitate effective budget management and make budget adjustments as requested, including grant budgets
• Complete p-card and t-card liaison duties for all teams within the division, and work with each team to make adjustments to p-card and t-card PO balances as needed
• Coordinate the review of ADHE Workforce Challenge scholarship rosters by members of the Arkansas Coding Academy, Aviation Academy, and Community Learning and Workforce Services teams, upload verified rosters to accept Workforce Challenge scholarships, and correctly apply Workforce Challenge scholarship payments to the appropriate cost centers
• Create and maintain any other databases, spreadsheets, and other planning and reporting tools as needed to support internal and external clients and all OCE teams in financial processes, including grant budget tracking
• Research and provide information for external clients and all OCE teams about funding for non- credit, workforce, and professional skills training
• Assist the Director of Finance with fiscal monthly and year-end closing procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting principals and database management. Knowledge of software applications. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section. Knowledge of customer service techniques. Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business related documents. Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program. Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, and prepare reports.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

Formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in general business, finance, or a related field required; other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted upon approval of the review committee.

Preferred Education and/or Experience University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Desired start date 09/01/2026

Position Summary and Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications Physical Demands Checklist Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Lifting/Carrying Physical Exertion Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds

Posting Detail Information

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date 07/14/2026 Close Date 08/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran's Documents