Managing Director - Chemical Engineering

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Closing Date:

10/26/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers and ScientistsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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.

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Department:

Ranil Wickramasinghe Reportshttps://mastcenter.org/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Managing Director of the Membrane Applications Science and Technology (MAST) Center provides operational, administrative, and strategic leadership for the University's participation in a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC). Working under the direction of the Site Director and in coordination with leadership from other participating IUCRC institutions, the Managing Director oversees day-to-day site operations, industry engagement, member services, financial management, communications, and compliance activities.

The Managing Director serves as the primary administrative and external relations officer for the University site and works closely with faculty investigators, industry members, university administration, and NSF stakeholders to advance the Center's research, educational, workforce development, and technology transfer missions.

This is a hybrid position working out of the Cato Springs Research Center in Fayetteville with expected travel to MAST meetings.

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:

• Ph.D. in engineering, science, business, or a related discipline, from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with NSF-funded research centers, IUCRCs, Engineering Research Centers (ERCs), or similar collaborative programs
• Experience with sponsored research administration and federal reporting requirements
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, program management, industry engagement, business development, or higher education administration
• At least three years of experience working effectively with faculty, students, industry executives, and university administrators

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industry partnership development and member recruitment
• Experience with intellectual property, technology transfer, and commercialization processes
• Experience working within research-intensive universities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Industry partnership development and stewardship skills
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills
• Research administration and project coordination skills
• Meeting planning and event management skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of budget management and financial reporting
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance and reporting
• Knowledge of database and performance metric management
• Knowledge of marketing, outreach, and stakeholder communications
• Knowledge of strategic planning and program evaluation

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

$113,000.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusMichael McAllister, Assistant to the Department Head / Operations Manager, mrmcalli@uark.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes