Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Minimum $175,000; benefits: yes py
Onsite (monday through friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Strategic and fiscal planning
Enrollment and curricular management
Faculty and staff recruitment
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for its College of Business & Industry to lead strategic initiatives and enhance educational experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree, administrative experience in higher education, and a strong background in programmatic accreditation

Job Summary

  • The Dean of the College of Business & Industry provides leadership and advocacy for strategic and fiscal planning; enrollment and curricular management; student recruitment and retention; program review and accreditation; faculty and staff recruitment, professional development, evaluation, and retention; excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative activity, research, and professional application; and university and community relations.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.
  • The Dean will foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations within the College, across campus, and in the community, and will set and execute the strategic direction for the College, ensuring program compliance with state and national accreditation guidelines.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for its College of Business & Industry to lead strategic initiatives and enhance educational experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree, administrative experience in higher education, and a strong background in programmatic accreditation.

Salary

Minimum $175,000; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic and fiscal planning
  • enrollment and curricular management
  • faculty and staff recruitment
  • excellence in teaching, scholarship
  • university and community relations
  • foster interdisciplinary collaborations

Nice-to-have

  • transformative, hands-on learning
  • diverse community
  • healthy work-life balance
  • leading by consensus and transparency
  • awareness of current trends in education

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree
  • Experience as dean or associate dean
  • Minimum five years administrative experience
  • Experience with programmatic accreditation (AACSB or ABET)

Work Rights

Not specified

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