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Dean – University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service

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University of Arkansas
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas

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The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service invites nominations and applications for the position of dean. As the nation’s first graduate program offering a Master of Public Service degree, the Clinton School helps students gain the knowledge and experience to further their careers in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, volunteer and private sector work. The dean is the chief executive of the Clinton School, which is a stand-alone campus of the University of Arkansas System located on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Clinton School offers some competitive advantages over schools of public affairs and presidential institutions. From its founding, the Clinton School has sought to be a meaningful academic space where theory and practical experience come together to equip students to more effectively serve the world with a strong field project-based experiential training. The Clinton School MPS program is more affordable than comparable presidential institutions, with an online program that is competitive in price. Its main location on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center in the refurbished historic Choctaw Station affords students and faculty access to the adjacent Clinton Library and National Archives facility. Just steps from Little Rock’s vibrant River Market District, the school also offers resident students a thriving, affordable urban setting in which to live and learn. In a nutshell, the Clinton School is a hidden gem that compares favorably in terms of quality, affordability and location.

The Clinton School has a well-earned reputation for being a leader in public service with a curriculum that puts a premium on field project work. Clinton School students have completed more than 1,000 field service projects that have made a difference in people’s lives all over the world. Clinton School students also benefit from participating in the school’s renowned public lecture series, which features leaders in government, politics, business, foreign policy, journalism and philanthropy addressing issues in public service. The lecture series features a diverse array of speakers ranging from senators, congressman, cabinet officials, and ambassadors to renowned academics, corporate CEOs, philanthropists, authors and journalists. For information on the speaker series, visit YouTube.com/ClintonSchoolSpeakers.

The Clinton School was established by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on January 29, 2004. Since its inception, the school has been a collaborative effort among its three accredited sponsoring institutions – the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Each campus brings a wealth of resources to the partnership, including a history of scholarship and academic integrity, with specialty faculties that provide an instant infusion of excellence into the teaching program. Additionally, the Clinton School offers concurrent degree programs and elective course offerings through its partners in the system.

With its exciting curriculum and diverse public programs, the Clinton School is committed to making a global impact through training the next generation of public servants. For more information on the Clinton School, visit ClintonSchool.uasys.edu.

The Role

The dean is responsible for leading the Clinton School’s mission and ensuring its success in advancing the work of its students, faculty and staff to capitalize on the school’s unique strength as an academic institution with an emphasis on experiential public service training. The dean oversees a faculty dedicated to teaching students and advancing the school’s academic mission, and a staff that focuses on the areas of admissions, the school’s field service projects, and further community impact through the public program series. The dean will work collaboratively with the supporting institutions in the UA System and is responsible for interfacing with external stakeholders, including state policymakers, nonprofit partner organizations, alumni and community supporters.

The dean reports to the president of the UA System and ultimately to the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for governance of the Clinton School along with the other institutions across the UA System. Under the dean’s leadership, school affairs are conducted in keeping with state laws and the policies and procedures established by the president and the board.

Personal and Professional Qualifications

The ideal candidates for dean will bring a broad understanding of both the theoretical academic approach of the Clinton School, as well as the importance of its unique approach to teaching and learning through practical experience. The skills and experiences of an ideal candidate include the following:

A distinguished record of scholarship and leadership in a field related to the school’s public service mission, including but not limited to public administration, public policy, public affairs, political science, economics, law, public health, sociology, social work, etc.

A history of successful, collaborative and transparent leadership

A deep understanding of graduate education, public universities and the challenges and opportunities facing public higher education

A commitment to excellence in recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse faculty, in developing outstanding academic programs and supporting quality teaching, research and service

A commitment to student success and supporting student scholarship and excellence inside and outside of the classroom

A demonstrated desire and ability to engage all aspects of an academic community

Experience developing clear organizational structures and delegating appropriately

A thorough understanding of the operational and infrastructural needs of a presidential graduate program

Demonstrable success in addressing inclusion and diversity

A capacity and strong commitment to work effectively with local communities, partner organizations, government officials and agencies

The capacity to represent the Clinton School compellingly to donors and lead advancement efforts

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with academics and non-academics, and to operate at the highest levels of academic, business, and government leadership

A record of success in managing resources and demonstrated finance and business skills

An outstanding record of managing people and a strong team orientation

A willingness to circulate widely and listen well

As an equal opportunity institution, the University of Arkansas System is committed to providing an educationally diverse environment. We seek and welcome applicants who increase our diversity.

Confidential inquiries can be made by contacting:

Ben Beaumont, UA System senior director of policy and public affairs

501-686-2505 or bbeaumont@uasys.edu.

Applicants can upload materials in PDF format at this page.

To be considered, applicants will need to submit:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum vitae

A list of five professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number)

Nominations and general inquires can be emailed to: clintonschooldean@uasys.edu

Letters of nomination and/or recommendation should include full name and address of the proposed candidate and should be in a PDF format.

Evaluation of applications will begin April 2, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Written nominations, inquiries and applications (including emails) may be subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Organization

Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

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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