Director of Operations - Anthony Timberland Center

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers

Retirement program

Résumé du poste

University of Arkansas in Fayetteville seeks a Director of Operations for the Anthony Timberlands facility. You will manage daily operations, align with the Fay Jones School, and drive long-term strategic planning to support research and teaching activities.

The role emphasizes high efficiency, budget control, safety, and leadership of a multidisciplinary team in an in-person setting at a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in relevant science, engineering, or design field.
• At least five years of professional lab experience.
• At least two years in a leadership role.
• Experience with contemporary fabrication (CNC router/lathe/mill, 3D printing, robotics).

Responsabilités

• Manage daily operations and long-term strategy for the Anthony Timberlands facility.
• Ensure high efficiency, regulatory compliance, budget control, and supervision.
• Collaborate with Fay Jones School to advance research and teaching.
• Lead in-person engagement and foster collaborative work environment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Business acumen

Communication

Safety knowledge

Fabrication knowledge

Grant support

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/design

Master’s degree in science/engineering/design

Outils

CAM

3D Modeling

Arduino

Description du poste

Closing Date:

10/15/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers and Scientists

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

About the University:

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.

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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Department:

Dean's Suite

Summary of Job Duties:

The Anthony Timberlands Director of Operations manages daily operations and business planning, and collaborates with the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design (FJSAD) faculty and administration to develop a long-term strategy for the newly built, state-of-the-art Anthony Timberlands research and teaching facility. This leader ensures high efficiency, strict regulatory compliance, financial budget control, and proper team supervision to advance the research and teaching agenda of the University of Arkansas and the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

This is an in-person position, not a remote position. Extensive in-person engagement in both supervisory activities and formal and informal interactions with colleagues contributes to successful leadership, coordination, and collaboration and is essential to the expectations for this position.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science, engineering, or design discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least five years of professional lab experience
• At least two years in a leadership role
• Experience of contemporary fabrication (CNC router, CNC lathe, CNC mill, 3D printing, Robotics)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant science, engineering, or design discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience working in an educational environment
• Experience in the design and fabrication of custom robotic end effectors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills in strong business acumen and process optimization
• Exceptional communication skills
• Software skill related to digital technology and fabrication (CAM, 3D Modeling, Arduino)
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to support faculty research and grants
• Knowledge and abilities of traditional fabrication assemblies and techniques (woodworking, metalworking)

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$100,000 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:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Amy Shell, Chief of Staff [e-mail]

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

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 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:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes