Award Liaison (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date: 11/12/2026 Type of Position: Sponsored Program Administration 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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Sponsored Program Management Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Award Liaison will work in the Campus Research Services unit of the Office of Research Administration in the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) and reports to the Lead Liaison. Award Liaisons provide comprehensive financial management and oversight for faculty research portfolios within assigned academic unit(s). This role partners closely with faculty researchers to support effective stewardship of research funds through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic planning and acts as a liaison between faculty and various central University administrative offices. The Award Liaison is responsible for working with faculty and the staff that support them to develop, maintain, and execute detailed financial projections for a diverse portfolio of research accounts funded by federal, non‑federal, and internal sources. Core duties include preparing accurate and timely financial reports; conducting complex short‑ and long‑term financial modeling; and managing budgets across both primary and secondary portfolios. The incumbent is expected to proactively monitor expenditures, identify variances and potential risks, and advises faculty on appropriate resource allocation strategies to support programmatic goals while ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements. 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 from an accredited institution of higher education At least three years of experience in research administration  At least three years of progressively responsible experience within the field of research in a university, non-profit, research institution, or similar, culminating in proposal development, project management, and budget management  Experience in strategic planning, process improvement, and project management, including leading adoption of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives  Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications. Preferred Qualifications:   Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education At least five years of experience in research administration  At least five years of progressively responsible experience within the field of research in a university, non-profit, research institution  Experience with sponsors such as DoE, DoD (AFSoR, Army, DTRA, DARPA), NIH, NSF, USDA, USGS, as well non-federal organizations  Experience working in departmental and/or College level units that provide support in the following areas: sponsored awards management, including fund accounting, research administration, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis across federal, non‑federal, and i