Director Of Operations- Afic@mco

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Springdale, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Leadership in food entrepreneurship
Collaboration with regional partners
Supervise center staff
The Director of Operations will provide leadership and operational management for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO)

Job Summary

  • The Director of Operations will provide leadership and operational management for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO).
  • The Director will oversee the day-to-day management of all AFIC@MCO activities, including operations, budget administration, facilities management, and personnel supervision.
  • The center connects farmers and food entrepreneurs to infrastructure, education, and technical assistance and increase food security across the region.

Matching Summary

The Director of Operations will provide leadership and operational management for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO).

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership in food entrepreneurship
  • Collaboration with regional partners
  • Supervise center staff
  • Implement operational processes
  • Develop volunteer program
  • Track performance metrics
  • Manage fee-for-service model

Nice-to-have

  • Inspiring leadership
  • Premier regional center of excellence
  • Strategic partnerships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, or related
  • 10+ years professional experience
  • 4+ years supervisory/managerial role
  • Degree in Food Science preferred
  • MBA or M.S. in Operations Management preferred
  • Experience in food industry R&D, QC, processing
  • Experience in food systems entrepreneurship support
  • Demonstrated success in grant writing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proven ability to build partnerships

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the US

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