Full time
Job Number: job requisition
id
R0078443
Location: Fayetteville
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Closing
Date:
11/13/2025
Type of Position:
Facilities Management and Services
Workstudy
Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
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 nation’s 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 nation’s 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.
Below you will find the details for the
position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Student Affairs Operations
Department’s
Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of the Arkansas Union provides strategic leadership and
operational oversight for a dynamic, student-centered facility at the University of Arkansas. This role is responsible for supervising
professional and student staff, overseeing facility and event operations, leading project planning and execution, and ensuring efficient use
of spaces and services. The Director also oversees budget development and resource allocation and is responsible for creating and
implementing policies that promote safety, compliance, and sustainability.
As a member of divisional leadership, the Director
represents the Union on campus committees and collaborates with partners such as UAPD, Facilities Management, and Emergency Management to
align Union operations with institutional priorities. The Director provides leadership in long-term strategic planning, advances student
engagement initiatives, and fosters a culture of service, accountability, and professional growth. This role ensures the Arkansas Union
continues to be a vital hub for campus, community-building, and university-wide engagement.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Hospitality Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education - At least five years of experience in
facilities management or a related field - Demonstrated experience in budget development, management, and resource
allocation - At least five years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in
Business, Hospitality Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education - Experience in event and space
management - At least seven years of experience in student unions or related student services environments
- At least seven or
more years of supervisory experience - Demonstrated experience in project management, including the planning, design, and execution of
new or renovated facilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Strong knowledge of human resources and
supervisory management - Knowledge of general accounting, budgetary procedures, program planning, financial management, and emergency
response protocols - Ability to coordinate complex operations and manage competing priorities
- Ability to analyze and project
future operational needs - Ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare detailed reports
- Ability to collaborate
effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - Adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic and evolving
situations
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to
Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
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 orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex, may be sent to the University’s 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, Sitting, Standing, Talking,
Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive
Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting,
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking,
Walking
Benefits Eligible:
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