Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Faculty Practice, CON

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership role related to community engagement, clinical operations, healthcare partnerships, or administration.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Advanced); Student Information Systems experience preferred.
• Public speaking experience required; demonstrated ability to deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
• Experience with healthcare contract negotiation and clinical operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strategic leadership: Ability to articulate a clear vision for community engagement and faculty practice and translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
• Partnership development: Expertise in building, sustaining, and evaluating collaborations with healthcare organizations, community agencies, alumni, and sponsors.
• Financial acumen: Proficiency in developing business plans, forecasting, budgeting, revenue generation, and financial stewardship of clinical enterprises.
• Operational management: Experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of a faculty practice, including compliance, credentialing, and regulatory readiness.
• Change management: Skill in guiding complex initiatives, stakeholder alignment, and organizational culture shifts.
• Negotiation and contract management: Strong negotiation skills and experience with academic-practice agreements and vendor relationships.
• Compliance and quality: Deep understanding of accreditation, licensure, regulatory standards, and quality assurance in clinical settings.
• Communications: Excellent oral and written communication, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and convey complex information clearly.
• Data-driven decision making: Ability to use metrics and analytics to drive performance, quality, and impact.
• Leadership and talent development: Track record of building teams, mentoring staff, and fostering professional growth and a culture of safety and accountability.
• Community and alumni engagement: Experience in leveraging alumni networks and community partnerships to advance academic and service missions.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development, negotiation, and implementation of faculty practice opportunities and collaborative agreements to grow and sustain the College's clinical enterprise.
• Develop business plans and pro formas for faculty practice initiatives; monitor financial performance; identify revenue-generating opportunities; support long-term fiscal sustainability of faculty practice and community engagement programs.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, healthcare organizations, and community partners to expand clinical learning environments and site placements for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
• Ensure compliance with clinical accreditation, regulatory, and credentialing standards; oversee grantsmanship and scholarly activities related to clinical practice and health services.
• Foster collaboration among faculty, staff, students, alumni, CON advisory board members, and community partners to advance education, service, and clinical innovation.
• Develop and manage partnerships with hospitals, clinics, community organizations, alumni networks, and funding sources to advance strategic priorities.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of the faculty practice enterprise and community engagement initiatives.
• Represent the CON in external partnerships, consortia, and stakeholder forums; advocate for resources and policy support to sustain and expand clinical practice programs.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration across clinical settings.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.