Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: minimum $175,000 commensurate with experienc...
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Terminal degree in business or engineering discipline
Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
Experience with aacsb or abet programmatic accreditation
** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry to lead strategic planning, enrollment management, and program accreditation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education administration, including a terminal degree and a background in business or engineering. **

Job Summary

  • The Dean provides leadership and advocacy for strategic and fiscal planning, enrollment management, and student recruitment within the College of Business & Industry.
  • This position reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and requires a history of working with diverse teams to advance university goals.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent, and 12 official holidays.

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** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry to lead strategic planning, enrollment management, and program accreditation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education administration, including a terminal degree and a background in business or engineering. **

Salary

Base: Minimum $175,000 commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree in Business or Engineering discipline
  • Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET programmatic accreditation
  • Proven ability to manage academic budgets and fiscal planning
  • Track record of leading interdisciplinary collaborations

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional scholarship meeting professor rank qualifications
  • Experience securing major gifts and stewarding funding
  • History of promoting research and creative activity among faculty
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion initiatives
  • Experience developing and evaluating academic strategic plans

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Five years experience as department head or similar admin role
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET accreditation processes
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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