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Closing Date:
07/05/2026
Type of Position:
Senior Professional Staff - Operations
No
Job Type:
Regular
No
Institution Name:
Criminal Justice Institute
The Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) is a campus of the University of Arkansas System that serves a unique population of non-traditional students—certified law enforcement professionals who are actively employed within our State’s police departments and sheriff’s offices. The Institute is committed to making communities safer by supporting law enforcement professionals through training, education, resources and collaborative partnerships. Utilizing both classroom-based instruction and practical, hands-on application, CJI provides an educational experience designed to enhance the performance and professionalism of law enforcement in progressive areas of criminal justice, including law enforcement leadership and management, crime scene investigation, computer applications, traffic safety, illicit drug investigations and school safety. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process or have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-570-8021.
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Department:
Criminal Justice Institute
www.cji.edu
Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Director of Administrative Services provides senior level leadership for the administrative, fiscal, and compliance functions of the Criminal Justice Institute. This position is responsible for leading people, managing resources, and ensuring compliance across budget and fiscal matters, grant administration, human resources, information technology programs, and project management. The Associate Director serves as a key advisor to the Director and ensures that administrative operations effectively support the Institute’s mission and strategic objectives.
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. This position is not remote; it requires on-site work at the Criminal Justice Institute office in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of significant leadership experience, including supervision.
- Demonstrated experience in budget and fiscal management, grant compliance, and administrative operations.
- Proven project management experience across multiple functional areas.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Director of the Criminal Justice Institute.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Leadership experience in higher education or public‑sector administration.
- Familiarity with statewide programs, grant‑funded operations, or criminal justice organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and develop administrative staff; provide day‑to‑day leadership and performance management.
- Oversee all budget and fiscal operations, including planning, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Manage grant and contract administrative functions, including compliance, fiscal oversight, and required reporting.
- Provide leadership for human resources functions, including hiring processes, personnel management, evaluations, and policy compliance.
- Oversee coordination of information technology programs and systems in collaboration with University of Arkansas System resources.
- Lead and manage administrative projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, compliance, and deliverables are met.
- Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal policies, regulations, and internal controls.
- Develop, implement, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and best practices to support efficient operations.
- Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the Institute and University of Arkansas System offices.
- Assist the Director with reporting, audits, strategic planning, and special initiatives.
Additional 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
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include phone numbers for references.
One reference must be from a current or former supervisor.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Amber Jackson, Human Resources Coordinator, aljackson@cji.edu
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:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
The Criminal Justice Institute is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check is required. Required checks are identified in the position listing. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with 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 preference, 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:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
