Director of Operations - Anthony Timberland Center

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Position

Type of Position:
Researchers and Scientists

Job Type: Regular

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:
Dean's Suite

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Anthony Timberlands Director of Operations manages daily operations and business planning, and collaborates with the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design faculty and administration to develop a long-term strategy for the newly built, state-of-the-art Anthony Timberlands research and teaching facility. This leader ensures high efficiency, strict regulatory compliance, financial budget control, and proper team supervision to advance the research and teaching agenda of the University of Arkansas and the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

This is an in-person position, not a remote position. Extensive in-person engagement in both supervisory activities and formal and informal interactions with colleagues contributes to successful leadership, coordination, and collaboration and is essential to the expectations for this position. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant science, engineering, or design discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least five years of professional lab experience
• At least two years in a leadership role
• Experience of contemporary fabrication (CNC router, CNC lathe, CNC mill, 3D printing, Robotics)

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant science, engineering, or design discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience working in an educational environment
• Experience in the design and fabrication of custom robotic end effectors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills in strong business acumen and process optimization
• Exceptional communication skills
• Software skill related to digital technology and fabrication (CAM, 3D Modeling, Arduino)
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to support faculty research and grants
• Knowledge and abilities of traditional fabrication assemblies and techniques (woodworking, metalworking)

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $100,000 commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Amy Shell shell

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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.

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