Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
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
  • Budgeting and resource stewardship
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Strategic planning and communication
  • Student recruitment and engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Donor engagement and fundraising
  • Experience with land-grant mission
  • Online and hybrid program delivery
  • Accreditation process knowledge
  • Community partnership and outreach
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Workforce alignment of curricula

Key Requirements

  • Earned Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Professor appointment with tenure eligibility
  • Leadership in academic administration
  • Success in research, teaching, or engagement
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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