Director, Center for Business & Professional Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers

Holidays & leave

Job summary

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a Director for the Center for Business & Professional Development to lead noncredit training and workforce development initiatives. You will manage programs, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to align CBPD with university goals.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and excellent communication with regional employers, faculty, and staff to deliver open enrollment and customized trainings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, management, leadership, education, workforce development, organizational development, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in business, industry, workforce development, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, budget management, customer relationship, and oral and written communication skills.
• Doctorate or additional graduate/professional degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and program development for CBPD.
• Develop annual business, budget, marketing, and operational plans for CBPD aligned with university priorities.
• Establish short- and long-term goals to support CBPD’s mission and regional workforce capacity.
• Lead employer engagement and develop responsive customized training solutions for business and industry clients.
• Supervise CBPD faculty, staff, instructors, and contract personnel; conduct performance reviews and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Customer relationships

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a Director for the Center for Business & Professional Development to lead noncredit training and workforce development initiatives. You will manage programs, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to align CBPD with university goals.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and excellent communication with regional employers, faculty, and staff to deliver open enrollment and customized trainings.