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Senior Program Manager, Student Entrepreneurship Program


Job Location:

Fayetteville, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Closing Date:

10/06/2026

Type of Position:
Student Activities and Engagement


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 & Innovation Programs


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Summary of Job Duties:
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Senior Program Manager of Student Entrepreneurship Program. This position leads a year-round portfolio of programs and competitions designed to help University of Arkansas students explore entrepreneurship develop their ideas and build businesses.

The Senior Program Manager oversees student entrepreneurship programs manages internal and external competition opportunities and provides ongoing support to student founders. The position serves as a primary point of contact for students interested in entrepreneurship meeting individually with students to understand their needs connect them with appropriate programs and resources and provide continued guidance as their businesses develop.

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 in education business entrepreneurship or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Experience managing programs projects or events
  • Experience supervising students hourly employees and/or professional staff
  • Experience with program operations budgets data management and stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in education business communications or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  • At least three years of experience in program management program operations entrepreneurship student programming or a related area.
  • Familiarity with startup ecosystems founders or entrepreneurship education
  • Experience planning and executing high-visibility events or student programs

Knowledge Skills or Abilities

  • Strong communication organizational and relationship-building skills
  • Strong problem-solving and program development skills
  • Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Airtable and other collaboration tools




Additional Information:

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


Salary Information:

Salary 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:

Deb Williams Sr. Director Operations and Student Programs


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 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 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:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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