Assistant Director of Facilities and Risk Management

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Closing Date:

03/25/2025

Type of Position:

Facilities Management and Services

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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:

Facility Operations

Department's Website:

urec.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director directly oversees the management of the HPER Building, including the UREC Natatorium, and departmental risk management and safety. Staff responsibilities include one full-time staff member, and directly and indirectly supervise approximately 60+ student staff members in part-time positions. This position also includes reservation management for the UREC Natatorium. Additional responsibilities include the creation, enforcement, and execution of facility and aquatic policies and procedures, programming, maintenance, risk management, and Red Cross administration.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the overall management of the HPER Building, including the UREC Natatorium, and oversees departmental risk management and safety protocols. This position supervises one full-time staff member and directly or indirectly manages over 60 part-time student staff members. Additional duties include managing reservations for the UREC Natatorium, as well as developing, implementing, and enforcing facility and aquatic policies and procedures. The role oversees programming, facility maintenance, risk management, and the administration of Red Cross certifications and standards.

Responsibilities:
Facility Operations: Direct the financial, operating, and personnel procedures for