Associate Dean

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Closing Date:
06/29/2026
Type of Position:
Administration - Academic Deans

Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:
College of Humanities Arts, Social Sciences & Education

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Dean for College Operations oversees data collection and reporting for various college constituents, including the provost office and other college stakeholders. The Associate Dean coordinates with appropriate bodies to advise the Dean on all technology, facilities, budget and personnel matters in the college. The Associate Dean may teach as needed and will serve as college representative in strategic university initiatives. This position supports the human resources, finance, facilities, and technological infrastructure of the college. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Terminal degree in a program within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education;
• Strong record of teaching, research or creative activity sufficient to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor;
• Administrative experience as program coordinator or related administrative experience.

Preferred Education or Experience:

• Experience as department chair, School director or related administrative experience;
• Experience working at an institution serving non-traditional students;
• Experience collaborating across programs, colleges, and non-academic units to facilitate events, initiatives, and budgetary commitments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with human resource and finance teams on budget and personnel issues;
• Work with Facilities and IT Services to maintain and develop space and technical resources;
• Collaborate with college units and provost office to ensure accurate reporting;
• Collaborate college units, college scheduler, and provost office to ensure effective course and facilities scheduling;
• Innovate and maintain college success metrics;
• Lead College strategic planning and self-study processes;
• Collaborate and interface with numerous campus personnel, including other academic unit heads, and personnel in units such as Human Resources, Admissions, Records, Finance and Administration, Physical Plant and Purchasing among others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills;
• Collaborative leadership style;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity;
• Demonstrated commitment to faculty and student success;
• Ability to leverage data systems such as Workday, Faculty Success, and SQLR Server Reporting Services to meet college and university needs;
• Facility with application of college, university and UA System policies.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jeremy Ecke, Interim Dean, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site


Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes