Program Manager, Commercialization and Research

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Closing Date:

11/26/2025

Type of Position:

Economic Development

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 nations 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 nations 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.

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Department:

Entrepreneurship

Departments Website:

of Job Duties: The Program Manager Commercialization and Research reporting to the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is responsible for designing coordinating and expanding programs that connect Arkansas industry with university researchers foster commercialization of new technologies and support entrepreneurship education. This role will oversee key initiatives that strengthen the states innovation ecosystem by facilitating collaboration supporting academic programming and managing commercialization programs.

This position is a full time onsite position and requires regular on-site engagement across multiple OEI locations. Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend events is necessary. Requires some overnight travel within the state.

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:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in business engineering science education or a related field

• At least two years of experience in program management higher education research environment industry engagement or a related professional role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders (faculty students industry partners and administrators)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business engineering science or a related discipline

• Experience in technology commercialization innovation management or entrepreneurship education

• Knowledge of research processes and universityindustry collaboration models

• Demonstrated success in building partnerships across academia industry and the public sector

Additional Information:

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

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:

Diane Walsh-McNutt
HR Director
Walton College

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

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 Universitys 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

Required Experience:

Manager