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Type of Position:
Senior Professional Staff - Academic Affairs
No
Job Type:
Regular
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes 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% of employee salary.
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Department:
Executive Education
https://walton.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking an Associate Director of Executive Education. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of custom executive education programs for organizations in Northwest Arkansas. These programs offer to utilize faculty and external instructors' expertise to help area businesses develop their people and their overall organizations. This position reports to the Executive Director of Executive Education and Strategic Engagement.
Working with faculty, staff, team members, and external partners (clients), the Associate Director is responsible for:
• Developing business relationships with current and potential clients
• Designing and developing training programs in partnership with clients and faculty
• Leading and executing programs
• Generating proposals
• Managing program-related event tasks
• Managing program budgets and program financials
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of experience in a client or customer-facing role
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience communicating and collaborating with a wide range of people in organizations, including executives
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of experience in a client or customer-facing role
Experience designing learning programs
Familiarity and comfort with developing and managing budgets
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
Curiosity and highly developed listening skills
Demonstrated initiative in working with other members of the team
Embraces a team-focused way of working that invites feedback from others
Comfort with ambiguity and able to respond to changing circumstances and direct feedback
Ability to manage competing priorities and a wide range of stakeholders
Strong relationship development and stewardship skills
Consultative mindset and ability to work with many organizational levels
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Base knowledge of LMS design (preferably Blackboard Ultra) for an adult learner audience
Ability to work independently and solve problems with limited supervision
Additional Information:
$50,000-$65,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Blythe Eggleston
Executive Director of Executive Education & Strategic Engagements
Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Beggleston@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
