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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - ASMSA
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Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts
Arkansas’ Premier Public High School
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is a specific investment by the General Assembly in many of the stateʼs most talented and promising young minds. Each year, students from counties across Arkansas come to ASMSA to live and learn within a community of 230 intellectual peers. The residential experience combines college-level coursework, dynamic faculty, advanced research opportunities, diverse experiences within the arts, study abroad trips, and more to create an educational community unlike any other in Arkansas.
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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas System invites nominations and applications for the role of Executive Director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA). One of only 17 residential public high schools of its kind in the United States, ASMSA enrolls roughly 250 sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are among Arkansas’ most academically and artistically gifted and highly motivated students. Additionally, via its Pathways program, ASMSA impacts hundreds of teachers and nearly 4,000 students throughout the state each year. The reach of the school extends statewide beyond high school to 6th-9th graders through involvement in the ASMSA Talent Identification Program, which discovers and develops talent in high-ability students and their teachers. Located in Hot Springs, this role offers a highly visible, mission-critical leadership position with statewide influence in advanced education, workforce development, and innovation.As chief executive officer, the Executive Director is accountable for:
• Faculty & Staff Development: inspiring excellence in teaching, learning, and research across disciplines, and cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth across all campus departments.
• Student Experience: fostering a supportive residential environment that develops intellectual curiosity, creativity, leadership, and personal responsibility with attention to students' mental and emotional well-being.
• Fiscal & Administrative Management: overseeing budgets, facilities, personnel, and ensuring compliance with university and state requirements.
• Strategic Planning & Innovation: leading long-range planning, program development, and initiatives aligned with the future of gifted education.
• Resource Development & Fundraising: building and stewarding relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and funding partners.
• External Relations: representing ASMSA with state government, higher education, national organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Community Engagement: serving as an engaged, visible leader locally and statewide, and strengthening partnerships across civic, cultural, business, and educational sectors.
Qualifications:
Required
Proven leadership experience with demonstrated capacity to lead complex organizations using shared governance.
Strong record in institutional administration such as fiscal oversight, strategic planning, operational management, and resource allocation.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and build trust among diverse constituencies (students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, governmental bodies).
Master’s degree or equivalent.
Preferred
Administrative leadership in a secondary school environment with selective admissions and/or strong gifted and talented programming and/or a residential model, or in a higher education setting with rigorous academic and artistic programs.
Teaching experience, especially with high-achieving or gifted learners.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, or community engagement.
Familiarity with outreach initiatives, student research, teacher and staff professional development, or distance learning.
A terminal degree.
Additional Information:
For more information regarding this position and the search process, please Executive Director Search – Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
Nominations and expressions of interest may be submitted to Dr. Michael Moore, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at [email protected].
Applications for this position will only be accepted electronically. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae/resume and a letter of interest during the application process. Priority will be given to applications received by January 16, 2026, though the search will remain open until the position is filled. For more about ASMSA, its mission, programs, and impact, see www.asmsa.org.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Vice President for Academic Affairs
[email protected]
Char Brown
Associate Director for Employee Benefits & HR Support
[email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts 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.
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:
Hearing, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving, Standing
Benefits Eligible:
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About University of Arkansas System
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
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.
What you'll do
- The Executive Director is accountable for faculty and staff development, student experience, fiscal and administrative management, strategic planning, resource development, external relations, and community engagement. This role requires inspiring excellence in teaching and fostering a supportive environment for students.
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