Director of Operations - Anthony Timberland Center

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Closing Date: 09/22/2026 Type of Position: Researchers and Scientists 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Dean's Suite Department's Website: 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 Qualifications: 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 two years in a leadership role in a professional lab setting Experience with software related to digital technology and fabrication (CAM, 3D Modeling, Arduino) Experience with traditional fabrication assemblies and techniques (woodworking, metalworking) Experience with 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: Strong business acumen and process optimization skills Exceptional communication skills Deep knowledge of safety and regulatory guidelines Ability to support faculty research and grants Exceptional communication skills 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 [email protected] 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: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry