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Director of Strategic Outreach and Engagement

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville United States of America

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Closing Date:

05/06/2026


Type of Position:

Outreach Programs


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution 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 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.

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.

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Department:

Office of the Dean


Department's Website:

https://coehp.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Strategic Outreach and Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of outreach initiatives for the College of Education and Health Professions and engaging with the education and healthcare community, alumni, and partners across the state. The Director strives to increase stakeholder and alumni engagement, foster stronger external relationships, raise the college's profile, and amplify the statewide impact of the college’s research, teaching, and service functions.

The Director will work closely with the Dean, the Dean’s office, and the communications team to help design an outreach and marketing strategy, identify key stakeholders and alumni, and develop tools and activities to reach the target audiences to foster relationships with potential partners and collaborators. Leveraging the strength of the college’s outreach units and research programs, the Director will work closely with faculty and staff to help identify potential grant collaborators, spotlight the innovative work happening in the college, and bring greater attention to the college’s research and outreach programs. The Director will also work with the Dean’s office and academic program leadership to identify potential future student clinical/internship placement partners and promote the college’s academic programs.

This is an in-person position with a start date of July 1, 2026.

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.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Demonstrated experience of success in building strong relationships and growing networks

  • Proven success in developing and executing an outreach and marketing strategy

  • Experience with coordinating multi-stakeholder projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Proven experience of developing and maintaining a strong network of stakeholders and partners within the education and/or healthcare fields

  • Experience leading innovative projects that focus on building networks and fostering partnerships

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage and analyze data


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

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:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Glennia Hunt
Human Resources
ghunt@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing date.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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 that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding


Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes