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Type of Position: Senior Administration - Academic Deans

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students \xe2\x80\x93 a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same \xe2\x80\x93 to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Department: Division of Academic Affairs

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Summary of Job Duties: \xe2\x80\xa2 Supervises department chairs and other administrative and management personnel in the Evans-Allen Research, Cooperative Extension and International Programs;

• Functions as designated signatory on Evans-Allen and Cooperative Extension formula funds, and the 1890 Facilities Program funds;
• Maintains budget management authority and is the Dean/Director designated budget officer for administrative budgets within the School;
• Implement s program accountability and fiscal oversight procedures that result in adherence to university, state and federal expenditure policies and procedures;
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures within the SAFI-IS that ensures compliance with campus, university, state, and federal administrative guidelines; ,
• Functions as a member of the UAPB Dean \'s Council, the Association of 1890 Research Directors and the Association of 1890 Extension Administrators;
• Maintains positive working relationships with appropriate campus and university administrators, state, and federal agencies and various stakeholder groups;
• Coordinates the development of and implementation of the school\' s vision and goals;
• Provides oversight for the unit\' s fiscal, human, and physical resources;
• Coordinates the professional development of unit administrators, faculty, staff, and students;
• Implements new and emerging technologies impacting distance education, agriculture, human sciences, fisheries, and extension programs;
• Possesses a personal and professional commitment to diversity;
• Provides leadership for development campaigns and a commitment to active participation of university advancement efforts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

• Possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution;
• Have at least one graduate degree in an Agriculture, Fisheries or Human Sciences area, and/or at least 7 years of experience in working in the Agriculture Extension Profession.
• Proven leadership experience in a public higher education institution with demonstrated administrative success;
• A distinguished record in teaching, research, and service that merits appointment as a tenured professor;
• Experience with instructing, advising and/or employing both undergraduate and graduate students;
• Strong fiscal management skills and experience allocating and re-allocating limited resources to fulfill the priorities of the strategic plan;
• Commitment to diversity at all levels;
• Commitment to a culture of shared governance;
• Experience with innovative practices and professional development opportunities that will enable faculty and staff to become more effective educators;
• A commitment to working effectively with administrators, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders in communicating the mission of the University.
• An understanding and appreciation of the University\'s history and mission-and can move the institution forward through expanding academic program offerings and fostering a culture of academic excellence consistent with the goals of the university\'s strategic plan.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, a copy of transcripts from all higher learning institutions (official transcripts required for employment), and contact Information from five professional references.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Recruitment Contact Information: Danielle Louther
Recruitment-Onboarding Manager
loutherd@uapb.edu

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation. The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity. As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Benefits Eligible: Yes

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