Division of Student Affairs Facilities Project Manager

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Student Affairs Facilities Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for all facilities-related initiatives and projects, including assisting with inventory and asset management, within the Division of Student Affairs. The Division of Student Affairs Facilities Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between Student Affairs, building occupants, and the campus Facilities Management team, coordinating planning, design, construction, renovation, and maintenance activities. This role co-manages the execution of facility projects that includes new capital, renovations, renewal, and lifecycle from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with institutional and divisional priorities, compliance with campus standards, and the creation of safe, accessible, and student-centered environments. This role will coordinate and communicate needs and goals for building projects, research and prepare special reports, develop, revise, and recommend administrative policies and procedures. This position will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Operations. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in facilities planning, construction, or project management
• Demonstrated experience managing large- and small-scale capital projects from concept to completion
• Demonstrated experience communicating and interacting with populations with diverse needs
• Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and accessibility standards
• Excellent communication (oral and written), negotiation, and organizational skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Demonstrated budgeting skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (Project Management)
• Experience with facilities technology systems
• Experience working in higher education or student affairs settings

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all facilities-related initiatives and projects within the Division of Student Affairs.
• Assists with inventory and asset management within the Division of Student Affairs.
• Serves as the primary liaison between Student Affairs, building occupants, and the campus Facilities Management team.
• Coordinates planning, design, construction, renovation, and maintenance activities.
• Co-manages the execution of facility projects including new capital, renovations, renewal, and lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Ensures alignment with institutional and divisional priorities, compliance with campus standards, and the creation of safe, accessible, and student-centered environments.
• Coordinates and communicates needs and goals for building projects.
• Researches and prepares special reports.
• Develops, revises, and recommends administrative policies and procedures.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level