Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Operations

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University of Arkansas System

10,000+ employees

Founded 1871

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📚 Education

💰 $9.9M Grant on 2022-02

Healthcare • Consulting • Education

University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive public university system dedicated to advancing economic, educational, and cultural development in the state of Arkansas. The system incorporates a wide range of campuses and units, providing access to quality education, research, and community service. It offers premium benefits to its employees and hosts regular board meetings to discuss strategic planning and governance. The University of Arkansas System is committed to fostering growth through its strategic Transformation 2025 Plan and is led by a newly appointed president, retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria. The system includes numerous universities, community colleges, and specialized institutions across Arkansas.

📋 Description

• Lead the operational infrastructure of the academic division • Oversee Academic Operations, Faculty Managers, and Education Technology areas • Translate strategic academic vision into scalable operational systems, administrative compliance, and academic technology • Establish and oversee academic operations for consistency, scalability, and efficiency • Execute strategic academic projects and educational technology initiatives compliantly and on time • Ensure operational integrity, workflow optimization, and high-quality service delivery • Develop and maintain academic workflows and continuous process improvements • Define team priorities, deliverables, timelines, and performance standards • Ensure direct reports have clear responsibilities, procedures, and resources • Manage performance using metrics, expectations, and standardized policies • Provide training and tools, monitor progress, and adjust resources • Coordinate with academic teams and stakeholders for faculty-management alignment • Collaborate with university leadership and cross-functional administrative units to streamline workflows and advance academic priorities • Maintain relationships with higher education partners to drive technological innovation and operational excellence • Complete required training and pursue professional growth • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree required • Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in higher education; at least 7 years in a leadership role • Experience managing a team in a remote environment preferred • Demonstrated experience in higher education academic operations, instructional design strategies, and faculty development frameworks • Strong understanding of online education and best practices in online teaching and learning • Ability to analyze operational metrics and optimize resource allocation • Experience managing complex, multi-phase academic projects and organizational changes • Basic operational budget management, resource forecasting, and risk-mitigation skills in an academic environment • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Experience leading, mentoring, and building consensus within geographically distributed teams • Strong talent development and performance-management skills • Familiarity with accreditation processes and regulatory requirements in higher education • High emotional intelligence and analytical conflict-resolution skills • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required • Research skills required • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals and legal documents • Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions • Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment • Required resume, proof of veteran status, and unofficial/official transcript(s)

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work environment • Workplace culture promoting a healthy work-life balance • University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance • Tuition waivers for employees and their families • 12 official holidays • Immediate leave accrual • Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5–10% of employee salary • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities

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