Director Of Operations- Afic@mco

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Springdale, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Leadership in food entrepreneurship
Collaboration with regional partners
Supervision of staff
The Director of Operations will provide leadership and operational management for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO)

Job Summary

  • The Director of Operations will provide leadership and operational management for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO).
  • Specific Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, budget, personnel, and programming, as well as supervising staff and ensuring high-quality client support.
  • The role involves developing and managing a volunteer program, tracking performance metrics, and participating in grant development and fundraising activities.

Matching Summary

The Director of Operations will provide leadership and operational management for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO).

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership in food entrepreneurship
  • Collaboration with regional partners
  • Supervision of staff
  • Grant development and fundraising
  • Fee-for-service business model management

Nice-to-have

  • Inspiring leadership
  • Strategic partnership building
  • Promoting work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, or related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience
  • At least 4 years supervisory/managerial role
  • Food industry experience
  • MBA or M.S. in Operations Management

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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