Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities Operations

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Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Type of Position:

Facilities and Equipment

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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Type of Position:

Facilities and Equipment

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:

Capital Projects, Equipment, Facilities & Event Management

Department's Website:

https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/
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Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities Operations provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations, maintenance, safety, security, and long-term planning of Razorback Athletics facilities. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director, this role directs the Athletics Facilities Department, including building operations, grounds, custodial services, and facility security.

The position oversees facility operating budgets, third-party service contracts, preventative and deferred maintenance programs, facility scheduling, access control and security operations, and departmental policies and procedures. This role also supports facility renovations, capital projects, large-scale asset replacement, and short- and long-term facility planning to ensure Athletics facilities are safe, efficient, well-maintained, and positioned to meet the department’s evolving needs.

In addition, the position serves as a key facilities liaison with University departments, public safety partners, vendors, contractors, and other external entities and provides facility leadership for athletic contests, concerts, and other large-scale events. The position works collaboratively with Event Management, Event Operations, Premium Services, Tech Trades, IT/Technology and other Athletics units to support student-athlete success, operational excellence, and an exceptional fan and guest experience.

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 from an accredited institution in Facilities Management, Operations Management, Sport Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in facilities operations, facility management, venue operations, or a closely related area
• At least two (2) years of experience supervising personnel, including responsibility for employee selection, performance management, and/or disciplinary actions
• Experience planning and monitoring departmental budgets, purchasing activities, and expenditures
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours as required by facility and event operations

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Operations Management, Sport Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining operational policies and procedures
• Experience in facilities management or operations within NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics
• Experience coordinating facility operations and support services for major sporting events, concerts, and other large-scale events
• Experience assisting in facility projects and/or facility upgrades within athletics setting
• Management history of large-scale venues and the overall coordination of hosting various sporting and non-sporting events within

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of facility operations, maintenance, safety, security, and preventative maintenance practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to personnel supervision, performance management, and team leadership
• Knowledge of budget management, purchasing, contract administration, and resource allocation
• Knowledge of facility planning, renovation, construction, and deferred maintenance processes
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics operations, rules, regulations, and facility requirements
• Strong leadership, organizational, administrative, and operational management skills
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, customer service, and negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively supervise, develop, and coordinate the work of a diverse facilities operations team
• Ability to manage multiple facilities, projects, operational priorities, and events simultaneously while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to assess operational issues, exercise sound judgment, make timely decisions, and effectively respond to emergency or rapidly changing situations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with University partners, coaches and staff, vendors, contractors, public safety personnel, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to utilize facility management, work order, scheduling, access control, security, and related technology systems to support efficient facility operations

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Krista Hoover, Senior HR Partner - Athletics, kristah@uark.edu, 479-575-4647

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/U...  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To qualify for Veterans Preference consideration, you must attach documentation of Proof of Veterans Status.

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.

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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:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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