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Director, McMillon Innovation Studio

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 12, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/19/2025 Type of Position:Administrative Strategy 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:McMillon Innovation Department's Website: https://walton.uark.edu Summary of Job Duties:Reporting to the Executive Director of OEI, this position will oversee a highly creative team of staff and student leaders in the creation and growth of programs serving students across all disciplines at the University of Arkansas. Central to the role is the opportunity to build the culture of software development, agile teamwork, and product management across the university. The Director will also cultivate relationships with industry partners who provide mentoring and training to student teams; oversee fundraising and revenue-generating activities; and partner with other programs and units across campus. A strong understanding of intellectual property and corporate innovation is essential, as is fluency in product management. The Director should be entrepreneurial, ambitious, and passionate about fostering student success in an ambiguous economy. 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: Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in computer science, business, engineering, or related field Demonstrated professional experience in corporate innovation, product management, or software development At least two years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching and/or coaching student teams in a higher education environment Familiarity with lean startup and human centered design frameworks Demonstrated knowledge of R, Python, Java, and/or Ruby programming languages Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of product management and agile workflows Demonstrated grant-writing and/or corporate social responsibility fundraising success Demonstrated proficiency with user experience design and software development frameworks Entrepreneurship and/or venture finance experience Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of and passion for recruiting and supporting students as a cornerstone of innovation Product management skills Demonstrated exceptional collaboration and communication skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Project and people management skills Budgetary management and tracking skills Curiosity, an ability to engage with people in a collaborative spirit are essential An ability to work with agile mindset that is comfortable with ambiguity and able to respond to changing circumstances and feedback 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: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Michele Crippen, Sr. HR Operations, mcrippen@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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 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 orientation, 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:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes