Director Of Operations- Afic@mco

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Springdale, Arkansas, United States
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Leadership in food entrepreneurship
Budget administration experience
Operational management skills
** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Director of Operations for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas. The role involves leading daily operations, managing budgets, supervising staff, and fostering partnerships to support food entrepreneurship and local food systems. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Operations will oversee the day-to-day management of all AFIC@MCO activities.
  • The center connects farmers and food entrepreneurs to infrastructure, education, and technical assistance.
  • The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Director of Operations for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas. The role involves leading daily operations, managing budgets, supervising staff, and fostering partnerships to support food entrepreneurship and local food systems. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership in food entrepreneurship
  • Budget administration experience
  • Operational management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in grant writing
  • Ability to build partnerships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
  • Experience in food industry or entrepreneurship

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