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Type of Position:Academic Program Management
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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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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:McMillon Innovation Support
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Summary of Job Duties:The McMillon Innovation Studio Senior Program Manager will be responsible for teaching, leading training, and development opportunities for students within McMillon Innovation Studio programs, which include but are not limited, to the following innovation tracks: Commercial Innovation, Social Impact, and Entrepreneurial Impact. Additional responsibilities will include support of Product Teams, Product Interns, and social impact showcases / competitions.
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 a related field from an accredited institution of higher education*
Progressive experience working in a nonprofit and/or healthcare related organization
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with innovation methodologies such as Human-Centered Design Thinking, Lean, Canvas and/or Agile
Experience creating and delivering content for organizations
Demonstrated project management skills working specifically with multifaceted projects and diverse constituents
Supervisory experience
*Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Experience as a graphic facilitator and/or graphic recording artist
Experience working in a variety of nonprofit and/or healthcare fields and programs
Demonstrated skillset for relationship-building across diverse sectors and communities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Director, McMillon Innovation Studio
Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Sam M. Walton College of Business
[email protected]
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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:N/A
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- Progressive experience working in a nonprofit and/or healthcare related organization
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with innovation methodologies such as Human-Centered Design Thinking, Lean, Business Model Canvas and/or Agile
- Experience creating and delivering content for organizations
- Demonstrated project management skills working specifically with multifaceted projects and diverse constituents
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
- Experience as a graphic facilitator and/or graphic recording artist
- Experience working in a variety of nonprofit and/or healthcare fields and programs
- Demonstrated skillset for relationship-building across diverse sectors and communities
What We Do
The University of Arkansas System is a public higher-education system serving Arkansas through multiple campuses, a medical school, law schools, community colleges, and statewide research and extension units. It provides academic programs, professional training, agricultural and scientific research, and public-service outreach to support workforce development and community needs. The system coordinates educational resources, advances research, and expands access to learning and healthcare across the state.
