Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Minimum $175,000; benefits: yes py
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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 its College of Business & Industry, responsible for leadership in strategic planning, student recruitment, accreditation, and faculty management. The role requires significant administrative experience in higher education, particularly in business or engineering disciplines. **

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 a benefits package including university contributions to 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

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for its College of Business & Industry, responsible for leadership in strategic planning, student recruitment, accreditation, and faculty management. The role requires significant administrative experience in higher education, particularly in business or engineering disciplines. **

Salary

Minimum $175,000; Benefits: Yes

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

  • Promoting growth of research
  • High impact teaching practices
  • Securing and stewarding major gifts
  • Leading by consensus and transparency

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