Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $175,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Day shift (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 at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, faculty development, and community engagement. The ideal candidate should have a terminal degree in a relevant field, significant administrative experience, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

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 health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, and retirement programs.
  • The Dean will foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations within the College, across campus, and in the community, setting and executing the strategic direction for the College and ensuring program compliance with accreditation guidelines.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, faculty development, and community engagement. The ideal candidate should have a terminal degree in a relevant field, significant administrative experience, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary

Base: $175,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs

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

  • promoting growth of research
  • supporting high impact teaching practices
  • securing and stewarding a major gift
  • working within a multidisciplinary environment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter