Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Hybrid
Academic administration leadership
Research program development
Faculty and staff management
The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan—Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice—and contributes to campus “Reaching Higher” priorities
Job Summary
The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan—Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice—and contributes to campus “Reaching Higher” priorities.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
The Director cultivates strategic relationships across campus and with state and federal agencies, community partners, and industry to strengthen the School’s profile locally, statewide, and beyond.
Matching Summary
The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan—Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice—and contributes to campus “Reaching Higher” priorities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic administration leadership
Research program development
Faculty and staff management
Strategic planning and budgeting
Multidisciplinary team leadership
Collaboration with external partners
Nice-to-have
Donor engagement and fundraising
Experience with land-grant mission
Online and hybrid program delivery
Accreditation process knowledge
Community outreach and Extension
Curriculum alignment with workforce needs
Key Requirements
Earned Ph.D. or equivalent
Appointment as Professor with tenure
Academic leadership experience
Personnel management skills
Budgeting and strategic planning
Successful research and teaching record
Strong communication skills
Ability to secure extramural funding
Experience with accreditation processes
Experience in outreach and Extension
Legal authority to work in the US
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States