Job Description:

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Workstudy Position:NoJob Type:Regular

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution 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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:WCOB | McMillon Innovation

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:Reporting to the Executive Director of OEI, this position will oversee a highly creative team of staff and student leaders in the creation and growth of programs serving students across all disciplines at the University of Arkansas. Central to the role is the opportunity to build the culture of software development, agile teamwork, and product management across the university. The Director will also cultivate relationships with industry partners who provide mentoring and training to student teams; continually test new pedagogical approaches; oversee fundraising and revenue-generating activities; and partner with other programs and units across campus, including the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The Director will also build and engage an advisory board consisting of members inside and external to the university.

A strong understanding of intellectual property and corporate innovation is essential, as is fluency in product management. The Director should be entrepreneurial, ambitious, and passionate about fostering student success in an ambiguous economy.Qualifications:

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Optional Documents:

Minimum Qualifications:
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Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in computer science, business, engineering, or related field
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Minimum of eight years of professional experience in corporate innovation, product management, or software development
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Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
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Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of product management and agile workflows
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Demonstrated proficiency with user experience design and software development frameworks
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Exceptional collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience teaching and/or coaching student teams in a higher education environment
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Familiarity with lean startup and human centered design frameworks
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Knowledge of R, Python, Java, and/or Ruby programming languages
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Demonstrated grant-writing and/or corporate social responsibility fundraising success
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Entrepreneurship and/or venture finance experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Product management
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Project and people management
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Budgetary management and tracking
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Curiosity, an ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, and a collaborative spirit are essential
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An agile mindset that is comfortable with ambiguity and able to respond to changing circumstances and feedback
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A passion for recruiting and supporting students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, gender, ethnic, and disciplinary backgrounds and an ability to maintain strong standards of diversity, equity and inclusion as a cornerstone of innovation

Recruitment Contact Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Additional Information:

Department Home Page Link:

Salary: Commensurate with education and/or experience

Documents Needed To Apply:

To be considered, applicants will need to submit:
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Resume
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Cover letter/letter of application
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A list of three professional references (name, title, email address and contact number)

Optional Document(s):
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Proof of Veterans (if applicable)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Sarah Goforth

All application materials must be uploaded to the U of A's employment system at . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.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 and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Inclusion and Diversity

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information,

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