Director of Strategic Campus Partnerships

Closing Date:

09/11/2026

Administrative Strategy

No

Regular

No

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.
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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Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services

The Director of Strategic Campus Partnerships provides strategic leadership and oversight for key campus partnerships, inlcuding the University Bookstore, Campus Printing/Mail/Copy Services, Pouring Rights, Vending Services, and Campus Sponsor ships. This position serves as the primary liaison between the University and external service providers, ensuring operational excellence, contract compliance, financial stewardship, and exceptional customer service for the campus community.
The Director develops and maintains collaborative relationships with campus leadership, colleges, departments, and external partners to support the University's mission and strategic priorities. Responsibilities include contract administration, budget and revenue management, strategic planning, business process improvement, partnership development, operational excellence, and oversight of service delivery. This position evaluates opportunities for new partnerships and sponsor ships, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and ensures compliance with University policies, procurement requirements, and applicable laws.
The Director provides leadership for strategic initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, generate financial value, and align partnership activities with institutional goals. May perform other duties as assigned.
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.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field
• At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in comparable areas of business operations, auxiliary services, contract administration, strategic partnerships, financial management, program administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing successful teams within a complex organization
• Experience managing strategic initiatives, operational improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects
• Experience developing and administering budgets and financial forecasts
• Experience managing vendor relationships, service agreements, and contractual obligations
• Experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across…