Assistant Director for Operations and Maintenance

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Closing Date:

05/28/2025

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 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:

Residential Facilities

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director for Operations and Maintenance leads the maintenance generalists, dining technicians and skilled trades project teams of the department with a staff of 44 full-time and multiple seasonal employees. This position oversees the maintenance and upkeep of 18 residential facilities and 8 dining facilities; composing nearly 2 million square feet. The AD for Operations and Maintenance is responsible for the comprehensive maintenance (corrective, preventative and predictive) of all University Housing facilities and systems. The AD for Operations and Maintenance is also responsible for a fleet of 20 vehicles. Responsibility for budgetary matters includes tools, maintenance supplies, project materials, and vehicle repairs/maintenance. The Assistant Director for Operations and Maintenance is responsible for ensuring staff complete all required training for safety, equipment, and program use. This position is charged with maintaining positive relationships with campus Facilities Management and outside vendors. The AD for Operations and Maintenance is an essential component to the success of the University of Arkansas student residential program.

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.

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