"Chancellor"

UA Hope-Texarkana Chancellor Search Announcement: The President and Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System invite letters of application and letters of nomination for the position of Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). The Chancellor is the chief executive officer and external representative of the institution and is responsible to the President of the University of Arkansas System. The Chancellor exercises broad responsibilities for all aspects of the academic, financial, student, and administrative dimensions of institutional operations, initiatives, community engagement and outcomes to ensure that UAHT attains the mandates of its mission.

UAHT was founded as Red River Vocational-Technical School in Hope, Arkansas, in 1965. In 1991, under the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, it transitioned to Red River Technical College. Most significantly, the campus was renamed the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope upon joining the University of Arkansas System in 1996. Act 204 of the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly formally renamed the expanded campus to the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana. Today, UAHT is a regional, comprehensive community college with campuses in Hope, Texarkana and Historic Washington, Arkansas. The campus is known for innovative initiatives that have produced record successes for its students, campus and communities. For more detailed information about UAHT, our region and the chancellor’s search, please visit https://www.chancellorsearch-uaht.info/.

UAHT’s next leader should be an individual with the courage to innovate and a strong commitment to students, faculty, employees and the citizens of the region. They should foster an environment that provides all students with full access to educational opportunities that demonstrate relevance, versatility and quality. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills in an academic environment and senior experience in the administration of an institution of higher education. Successful candidates may also have leadership and management experience in significant public or private sector engagement. A master’s degree from an accredited institution is required, and an earned doctoral degree is preferred, but not required, with demonstrated, exceptional leadership experience.

Applications for this position will be accepted electronically at https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UACCHT_External_Career_Site/job/Hope/Chancellor_R0074638. Applications should include a Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae and a list of five Professional References. Please provide the name, business title and email address for each reference. Evaluation of applications will begin on August 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2025, until 8 AM CST.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior experience in the administration of a college or university, including a record of academic accomplishment and increasingly complex administrative responsibility in higher education. Candidates with comparable accomplishments in the public or private sectors relevant to higher education administration and policy are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to a community college mission with priorities on transfer academic programs; career, professional, and technical education; and workforce and community education as key components of economic and workforce development.
• Well-developed communications skills, including a demonstrated ability to work successfully with colleagues and collaboratively with faculty and staff in the shared governance tradition of the institution.
• The ability to think strategically, build consensus, and engage faculty, staff, and administration in collegial and constructive decision-making to enhance student life and learning for both traditional and non-traditional students.
• The ability to be an effective institutional advocate to a broad range of constituents and to work effectively with local, state and national leaders and policy makers.
• The ability to lead an advancement effort in raising funds and building friends for the future of the institution, with an enthusiasm for fundraising and the willingness to make it a priority.
• Personal engagement on campus with students and student life and active involvement in the social and economic life of the community and region.
• A record of civic involvement and a commitment to work collaboratively with educational partnerships, business leaders and the community to carry out the mission of the institution.
• A commitment to and successful experience in forming focused and sustained partnerships with business/industry and other agencies in the community for the purposes of economic and workforce development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, vision, integrity, and the ability to identify and build on the strengths of a successful and growing institution and to serve as its champion.

Desired Characteristics and Traits:

• An individual with a deep understanding of and passion for the community college mission with a record of success in increasing enrollment, improving retention, and growing completion of degrees and certificates.
• A leader who has demonstrated fiscal responsibility, as well as strength in managing a budget.
• A forward-thinking leader who is innovative, creative, and resourceful but can also adopt existing campus innovations, like the UAHT Collegiate Academies, as their own and energetically advance them.
• A leader who is student-focused and will question how decisions affect students.
• An individual who reaffirms community relations, exhibits community-mindedness and involvement, and is willing to maintain a strong public presence at community events.
• An individual with the willingness to understand the importance of southwest Arkansas and who is committed to growing our region and calling Arkansas home.
• A consensus builder that embraces that our region and mission are strongly connected, especially through our Texarkana campus, to northeast Texas and northwest Louisiana and will demonstrate unwavering support for access and partnership for those individuals, communities, and businesses and industries.
• A strategic thinker who can adopt and lead the implementation of the campus’s new strategic plan.
• An individual with a proven track record of advocacy and support for technical/career education, academic programs, and workforce training that is specifically responsive to workforce needs demonstrated in the regional economy.
• An individual who is highly visible on campus and maintains an interactive relationship with employees and students.
• An individual with teaching and/or senior leadership experience in a community college setting.
• A leader who is a data-driven decision maker who possesses a strong business acumen.
• An individual noted for integrity, honesty, and tact in personal and professional interactions.
• A leader with a team approach who values, includes, and inspires employees.
• An individual who is personable, caring, and has a congenial sense of humor.
• An individual who encourages faculty and staff to participate in professional growth opportunities.
• A recruiter who will attract talented faculty and staff and support a campus culture that enhances the ability to nurture and retain them.
• An individual who is committed by words and through actions to a campus environment that supports the opportunity and success of all individuals.
• A leader who possesses an understanding of the legislative process and can work effectively with legislators on statewide and local policy initiatives.
• A leader who responds to local industry and community needs and forms collaborative partnerships.
• A leader with experience in fundraising, securing donations, and financial support.