Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Minimum $175,000; benefits: university contributio...
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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 management, and program accreditation. The ideal candidate should possess significant administrative experience in higher education, preferably within the business or engineering disciplines, and have a proven track record of fostering an inclusive and innovative educational environment. **

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, holidays, and retirement programs.
  • The Dean will foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations within the College, across campus, and in the community, and will set and execute the strategic direction for the College, ensuring program compliance with state and national accreditation guidelines.

Matching Summary

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** 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 management, and program accreditation. The ideal candidate should possess significant administrative experience in higher education, preferably within the business or engineering disciplines, and have a proven track record of fostering an inclusive and innovative educational environment. **

Salary

Minimum $175,000; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic and fiscal planning
  • enrollment and curricular management
  • faculty and staff recruitment
  • program review and accreditation
  • university and community relations
  • budget management

Nice-to-have

  • foster interdisciplinary collaborations
  • promote research and innovation
  • support high impact teaching practices
  • secure and steward major gifts
  • foster a positive work atmosphere

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree
  • Minimum 5 years administrative experience
  • Experience with programmatic accreditation (AACSB or ABET)

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter