Timothy Atkinson
Pleasant View,TN
Summary
A collaborative leader skilled in academic and governmental administration, dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings, and finding solutions to complex problems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
04.2019 - Current
- Finding solutions for organizations in grants and contracts management, program evaluation, and leadership development
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Director of Professional Affairs and Faculty Development
Belmont University
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Directed comprehensive operations supporting faculty development and professional affairs, utilizing faculty assessments to identify emerging needs and create developmental programs to advance teaching, learning, curriculum development, and assessment strategies
- Partnered with faculty to address scholarship, research, and service needs, providing guidance and coaching to enhance basic skills and introduce advanced techniques.
Adjunct Instructor, Higher Education
Austin Peay State University
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Taught Higher Education Law, a course required in the Higher Education Doctoral program.
Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
Austin Peay State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated research and grant development process for faculty to support an emerging research culture within undergraduate teaching university.
- Increased funding reporting by 10% by moving the institution from spreadsheets to a database to track funding.
Director, Student Research and Innovation
Austin Peay State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw research funding program for undergraduate and graduate students
- Conceptualized and implemented a research advising program for undergraduate students interested in research opportunities.
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physician educators in Graduate Medical Education (GME), streamlining instructional design process across multiple domains, including patient safety and quality, teaching and learning in medicine, and systems-based practice
- Oversaw Clinical Learning Environmental Review (CLER) process, managing resulting organizational changes
- Coordinated Annual Program Evaluation (APE) process for Internal Medicine.
Adjunct Associate Professor
Human Resources Development, Webster University
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Engaged in curriculum development and classroom teaching of multiple masters-level courses, including Group Development and Change, Organizational Development and Change, and Introduction to Human Resources Development.
Senior Associate Director of Research
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Oversaw institutional research for the state higher education coordinating board
- Directed state research agenda on higher education institutions' student recruitment, retention, and persistence culture.
President and CEO
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority
01.2013 - 01.2015
- United 20-member organization that drove Governor's tech-based economic development agenda, leveraging entrepreneurship, research, and STEM education
- Coordinated higher education collaboration on National Science Foundation's Established Program for Stimulation of Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR).
Assistant Provost, Sponsored Programs
University of Central Arkansas
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations related to higher education institutions, safeguarding the institution''s reputation and financial stability.
- Managed budgetary resources effectively to support program development and institutional growth.
- Enhanced the institution''s reputation by highlighting faculty accomplishments in research, teaching, and service through various marketing channels.
- Oversaw grant administration, securing funding for critical research projects and program enhancements.
- Advocated for academic freedom and the responsible use of intellectual property rights within the context of institutional policies.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Director, Research and Sponsored Grant Programs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
07.2001 - 07.2008
- Led the office that promoted research development, contract negotiation, grant review and research policy.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Education
Post-Doctoral - Institutional Research
Florida State University
Ed.D. - Higher Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
M.Ed. - Higher Education
Vanderbilt University
B.S. - Biology
Tennessee Technological University
Skills
- Federal Grants and Contracts Administration
- Higher Education Administration
- Government Administration
- Research & Grant Writing
- Research Compliance Policy Development
- Budget monitoring and reporting
- Ethics and Compliance
- Research Administration
- Accreditation standards
- Institutional Assessment
- Budget Control
City
Pleasant View
State
Tennessee
Street
238 Daniel Street
Timeline
Director of Professional Affairs and Faculty Development
Belmont University
01.2022 - 01.2022
Adjunct Instructor, Higher Education
Austin Peay State University
01.2022 - 01.2022
Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
Austin Peay State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director, Student Research and Innovation
Austin Peay State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
04.2019 - Current
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
01.2016 - 01.2021
Senior Associate Director of Research
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
01.2015 - 01.2015
Adjunct Associate Professor
Human Resources Development, Webster University
01.2014 - 01.2021
President and CEO
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Provost, Sponsored Programs
University of Central Arkansas
07.2008 - 07.2013
Director, Research and Sponsored Grant Programs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
07.2001 - 07.2008
Post-Doctoral - Institutional Research
Florida State University
Ed.D. - Higher Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
M.Ed. - Higher Education
Vanderbilt University
B.S. - Biology
Tennessee Technological University