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Type of Position:Facilities Management and Services
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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.
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Department:Greek Life
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Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Director, reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Greek Life, is responsible for the day-to-day administration, supervision, and operational management of eight university Greek managed houses. The Assistant Director advances the mission of the university by fostering a vibrant, safe, and well-maintained Greek residential community. This role directly enhances the student experience and overall campus life through strategic leadership, operational management, and strong partnerships with stakeholders. The role includes oversight of facility maintenance, occupancy management, and helps to ensure timely response to housing concerns by facilitating collaboration with University Housing, Facility Management, vendors, and service providers. This position supports long-term planning discussions related to space needs, capital improvements, and overall facility priorities. Evening and occasional weekend work may be required to support the needs of the Greek residential community.
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:
At least one year of professional experience in residence life, specialty housing management, or fraternity and sorority life
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience with budget management
Experience with the execution and management of contract administration
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education, Student Affairs, Health Education, Business, or similar) from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience working in or with Greek organizations, such as employment with a fraternity/sorority headquarters or in a university housing or Greek life office
Experience coordinating residential or facility-related maintenance issues
Experience serving in an on-call capacity for emergencies, facilities issues, or crisis response
Background in design, construction, or facilities management, with progressive experience in housing operations, maintenance, or capital project oversight
Experience supervising part-time and/or full-time employees
Coordination of capital improvement projects or similar operational functions
Experience with housing occupancy software (i.e. StarRez)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of residential or student housing operations, including occupancy processes and basic maintenance coordination
Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting
Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in housing occupancy software
Ability to interpret and apply university policies, housing standards, and safety procedures
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
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 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 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:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Skills Required
- At least one year of professional experience in residence life, specialty housing management, or fraternity and sorority life
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Experience with budget management
- Experience with the execution and management of contract administration
- Proficiency with housing occupancy software (e.g., StarRez)
- Knowledge of residential or student housing operations, including occupancy processes and basic maintenance coordination
- Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting
- Effective organizational and time-management skills, ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret and apply university policies, housing standards, and safety procedures
- Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education, Student Affairs, Health Education, Business)
- Experience working in or with Greek organizations or university Greek life offices
- Experience coordinating residential or facility-related maintenance issues
- Experience serving in an on-call capacity for emergencies, facilities issues, or crisis response
- Background in design, construction, or facilities management with experience in housing operations or capital project oversight
- Experience supervising part-time and/or full-time employees
- Coordination of capital improvement projects or similar operational functions
What We Do
The University of Arkansas System is a public higher-education system serving Arkansas through multiple campuses, a medical school, law schools, community colleges, and statewide research and extension units. It provides academic programs, professional training, agricultural and scientific research, and public-service outreach to support workforce development and community needs. The system coordinates educational resources, advances research, and expands access to learning and healthcare across the state.
